The Future of Samburu Lies in the Hands of Young Farmers By Albert Letowon In many parts of Kenya, farming is often seen as the work of the old. But here in Samburu, we are changing that narrative—one youth at a time. After completing my studies in Information Technology, I made a bold decision: to return to the land. Not because I lacked options, but because I saw opportunity. Agriculture today is not just about digging—it’s about data, innovation, markets, and technology. It's a business. Many of my peers are jobless, not because they lack potential, but because opportunities are limited. What if we told them the next big thing isn’t in an office or abroad—it’s right here in our soil? Imagine a youth with a smartphone tracking crop prices, using YouTube to learn planting techniques, and using mobile money to sell produce to buyers in Nairobi. That is the new face of farming. And that is where the future of Samburu is heading. Through my work and the foundation I'm building, I want to create training spaces, demo farms, and youth groups focused on agribusiness. We need to make agriculture cool again—profitable, tech-driven, and respected. To the young people of Samburu: don’t wait. Start small. Learn. Try. Fail. Try again. Our generation can feed our county and build wealth at the same time. Let’s stop thinking of farming as a last resort. Let’s make it our first investment. Because the soil doesn’t just grow crops—it grows dreams.