Lewa wildlife conservancy: In a significant effort to boost agricultural productivity and sustainability, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, in collaboration with the Meru County Government and various industry stakeholders, hosted an Agricultural Show at Munanda Primary School Grounds. The event, organized to coincide with World Food Day, aimed to educate and sensitize farmers on advanced farming technologies and practices, particularly focusing on optimizing water usage in agriculture. According to Kenya News Agency, the show drew participation from farmers across Isiolo and Meru Counties, who were introduced to innovative agribusiness technologies. Mr. Lawrence Riungu, the head of Development Programs at Lewa Conservancy, emphasized the necessity of adapting to efficient water use, especially given the impending rainy season. "We have drilled several boreholes for the community around, and we wanted them to know how to use it in its scarcity and get good tidings as is evidenced by the model farm that has been set up in this school," Mr. Riungu explained. The conservancy has previously held similar activities, and with the success of this event, plans to make the Agricultural Show an annual celebration. The initiative not only focuses on immediate agricultural productivity but also on long-term sustainability and food security. About seventy local farmers who rely on a borehole at the primary school were specifically targeted to conserve water more effectively in their farming practices. Further, the event served as a platform for the exchange of knowledge and resources necessary for sustainable food production. Mr. John Kinoti, Chief Programmes and Partnerships Officer at Lewa, highlighted the collaborative nature of the event. "We must work together now more than ever to create sustainable food systems that can nourish every person on the planet while preserving the resources we all depend on, such as water," he stated. Educational aspects were also integrated into the event, with the involvement of pupils from sc hools sponsored by Lewa. Ms. Purity Kinoti, head of the Conservancy's Education department, pointed out the importance of integrating practical agricultural lessons into the school curriculum to prepare future generations for roles in agribusiness. Participants were introduced to various climate-smart agricultural practices including soil health management, water conservation techniques, and integrated pest management among others. These practices are part of Lewa's broader Sustainable Agriculture program which aims to promote climate-smart agriculture and sustainable land management among communities surrounding the conservancy.