kenya school feeding programme Stories

School feeding programme launched for 7,000 learners in Kilifi, Kwale
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 10, 2025

The programme seeks to address challenges related to student retention and concentration, particularly for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Lamu parents want school feeding programmes introduced to curb absenteeism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 06, 2024

Some schools in Lamu Island are facing a situation where increased absenteeism and school dropout have become a norm among pupils, particularly those...

African countries urged to scale up provision of free meals in schools amid budgetary uncertainties
Mary Wambui  |  May 28, 2024

While appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Education two weeks ago, Basic Education Permanent Secretary Belio Kipsang confirmed that ov...

OPINION: Removing school feeding funds from budget is ill-advised
Amina Boru  |  May 25, 2024

Without the school feeding programme, vulnerable children are more likely to drop out and face various forms of exploitation, including child labour,...

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