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The Kenya Primary Schools Headteachers Association (KEPSHA) has called on school heads across the country to invest in infrastructure that aligns with the demands of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, emphasising practical learning and sustainability.

Speaking during a visit to Yathrib Comprehensive School in Garissa, Kepsha National Chairman Fuad Ali lauded the institution’s model farm as a benchmark for schools nationwide.

He noted that such initiatives not only equip learners with hands-on agricultural skills but also help communities adapt to the growing challenges of climate change, particularly in ensuring food security.

Fuad highlighted that the school’s farm serves multiple purposes, including supplementing the school's feeding programme by providing learners with a balanced diet.

Beyond the school, he said, the project acts as a practical demonstration site for the surrounding community, encouraging households to adopt similar farming practices to address food shortages.

He underscored that the CBE curriculum promotes economic sustainability, with food production forming a critical component.

According to him, even schools with limited land can successfully establish kitchen gardens, citing Yathrib Comprehensive School as proof that such projects are viable in regions where nomadic lifestyles have traditionally dominated.

Fuad urged all schools in Kenya to embrace the concept of kitchen gardens, saying the initiative can be replicated regardless of geographical or resource constraints. He expressed confidence that scaling up such practices would significantly strengthen food security efforts both within schools and in the wider community.

The headteacher of Yathrib Comprehensive School, Mohammed Osman, echoed these sentiments, noting that the farm has become an integral part of implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

He explained that learners are actively involved in tending crops, a process that instils key values such as responsibility, teamwork, and integrity.

Osman said students are assigned specific tasks, including watering and weeding crops, enabling them to understand the full cycle of food production. The harvest, he added, is used to support the school meals programme, reinforcing the connection between learning and real-life application.

He emphasised that these values align closely with the goals of the CBC, which seeks to nurture well-rounded learners equipped with practical skills and strong character.