Some schools in Lamu Island are facing a situation where increased absenteeism and school dropout have become a norm among pupils, particularly those from poor background communities.
While appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Education two weeks ago, Basic Education Permanent Secretary Belio Kipsang confirmed that over two million learners are out of school largely due to lack of food.
The initiatives are part of an ambitious programme to provide food and classrooms at all schools in the county.