Nairobi: The National SMACHS Foundation and its much-anticipated Centre of Excellence Strategic Plan 2025-2030 were officially unveiled on Thursday at the demonstration garden and office headquarters in Karen, Nairobi. This significant event marks a milestone in the efforts to promote climate-smart agriculture across Kenya.
According to Kenya News Agency, Charlene Chelangat, CEO and founder of the SMACHS Foundation and daughter of President Ruto, explained that the Centre of Excellence is a collaborative initiative between the SMACHS Foundation and its strategic partners. The primary goal of the center is to inspire, train, and empower communities through practical demonstrations of climate-smart agricultural practices.
Charlene Ruto emphasized that the SMACHS Foundation Centre of Excellence will serve as a dynamic educational hub where innovation converges with sustainability. It aims to integrate technology, learning, and resilience while mentoring young individuals to pursue agribusiness as a pathway to economic growth, food security, and environmental stewardship.
The center features diverse units such as seedling propagation, tree nursery units, smart agritech, and apiculture classrooms, which are designed to nurture innovation and promote sustainable practices. These facilities will equip communities with the necessary skills and tools to thrive in a changing climate.
Charlene further noted that the revenue generated from the farm will be directed towards sustaining the foundation's operational capacity and ensuring the continuity of the center's impact-driven initiatives. Alongside the launch, the SMACHS Centre of Excellence Strategic Plan 2025-2030 was revealed, outlining the vision, priorities, and pathways for impactful work over the next five years.
The SMACHS Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to empowering young people to lead the fight against hunger and climate change in Kenya. Through harnessing the energy and creativity of youth, SMACHS aims to foster a generation of leaders equipped to make substantial contributions to food security and climate action via innovative, mechanized agricultural practices.
By empowering local communities, investing in advanced climate technologies, and conducting educational outreach, the foundation actively shapes a future where ecosystems are balanced, and communities flourish in harmony with nature. Charlene expressed the foundation's mission to address critical challenges related to food security and climate action through innovative projects contributing to building a resilient and sustainable future.
Since its inception, SMACHS has reached numerous young individuals, providing them with the skills and resources necessary to excel in climate-smart agriculture. The foundation's initiatives have led to increased agricultural productivity, enhanced food security, and greater climate resilience in the communities it serves.