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Originally published by KBC County NewsJuly 9, 2026
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School farms boost food security in Kenya’s drylands
At Inaarok Lukuny Comprehensive School in Kenya's Kajiado County, pupil enrolment has more than doubled over the past year, rising from 240 to more than 525 children...
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In Kenya’s drylands, a pilot initiative is transforming school feeding programs by establishing school farms, boosting food security and nutrition for students.
- The project has more than doubled pupil enrolment at Inaarok Lukuny Comprehensive School from 240 to over 525 children, largely due to improved school meals.
- Led by the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) and partners including Imperial College London and Egerton University, the initiative tests climate-smart agriculture in four schools.
- The farms utilize practices like rainwater harvesting and drought-tolerant crops, with produce supplementing meals and empowering local women farmers, like the Mashambani Women’s Group, with new skills and income opportunities.
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