Over 31,000 schools equipped with farming tools, as 4K Clubs revived to foster agricultural skills countrywide
Students will be required to engage in hands-on farming activities, with over 1,200 trainers deployed to guide the implementation of the programme in 36 counties.
In a bid to address food security and climate resilience, over 31,000 public primary schools across the country have been equipped with modern greenhouses, irrigation systems and incubators to support practical agricultural learning among learners.
Students will be required to engage in hands-on farming activities, with over 1,200 trainers deployed to guide the implementation of the programme in 36 counties.
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has revived the 4K Clubs initiative in all public primary schools, aiming to instil agricultural skills, entrepreneurship and environmental consciousness among pupils.
The rebranded programme was launched nationally on Saturday by Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe at Kihate Primary School in Nyeri County.
According to the Ministry, the initiative is being rolled out in 31,218 public primary schools. So far, 1,222 trainers have been deployed across 36 counties, while 245 schools have already received advanced farming tools and infrastructure, including greenhouses, irrigation kits, incubators and value addition tools to promote hands-on learning.
Speaking during the launch, CS Kagwe said the reintroduction of the 4K Clubs is part of a deliberate shift by the government to groom the next generation of agricultural entrepreneurs through school-based training.
“4K Clubs are not just school clubs; they are innovation hubs. We are planting seeds of entrepreneurship, environmental stewardship and food security in our children,” he said.
The programme, originally introduced in 1962 as a co-curricular activity to promote agricultural education and civic responsibility, derives its name from the Swahili phrase Kuungana, Kufanya, Kusaidia Kenya, translated as To Unite, To Act, To Help Kenya.
CS Kagwe said the revitalised programme will be closely monitored through periodic assessments and stakeholder engagement to ensure its alignment with national objectives on youth empowerment, food sustainability and climate adaptation.
“We are also pushing for Digital 4K to link learners with tech-driven farming solutions,” Kagwe said, signalling a modern shift towards innovation in agriculture education.
The Cabinet Secretary called on stakeholders, including county governments, the private sector, teachers and parents, to support the initiative by offering mentorship and investing in school farming programmes.
“Let’s empower our youth to cultivate more than crops; let them grow prosperity and innovation,” he said.
Kagwe also urged alumni to return to their former schools and help strengthen agricultural education.
“Let us go back and give back. The communities that raised us can be transformed if we lend a hand, whether through mentorship, resources or partnerships that make agriculture attractive and sustainable for the next generation,” he added.
The Ministry maintained that the 4K Clubs will serve as vital platforms for innovation, skills development, environmental care and national food security.
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