school feeding programmes Stories

WFP: Sub-Saharan Africa leads global growth in school feeding programmes
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 10, 2025

The region recorded the most significant global increase, with school meal coverage growing by more than 30 per cent—from 66 million in 2022 to 87 mil...

2.6 million children at risk as school feeding budget slashed by Sh2 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2025

But with reduced funding, schools in 26 counties may struggle to sustain the initiative, leaving thousands of learners vulnerable to dropping out.

Treasury’s Sh600 million budget cut threatens school feeding expansion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2025

The programme, which supports students in 26 marginalised counties, is now set to receive Sh3 billion, down from Sh3.6 billion allocated in the curren...

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...

Students impacted as Helb and school feeding programmes face budget cuts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 20, 2024

Helb has suffered the most significant drop, with its budget reduced by Sh3.2 billion from the initial allocation of Sh35.9 billion.

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