By Goth Mohamed Goth
Nairobi, Kenya – Somaliland’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Mukhtar Haji Muhumed Farah, concluded his working visit to Nairobi by meeting with Ambassador Sharma’arke Geelle at the Somaliland Representative Office in Kenya.
The visit focused on advancing the Home Grown School Feeding initiative – a joint project between Somaliland’s Ministries of Agriculture and Education, implemented by CARE International in recent years.
During discussions, Deputy Minister Mukhtar underscored the **national significance of the programme** for Somaliland. He delivered a **comprehensive presentation** highlighting both the *critical need* for this initiative among local communities and its potential benefits for children’s nutrition and educational outcomes. The Deputy Minister further elaborated on the **. strategic role of the Agriculture Ministry in the project’s implementation.
Additionally, the delegation visited operational schools under the School Feeding Programme to observe its management framework and impact firsthand.