Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has introduced an ambitious feeding initiative designed to benefit a minimum of 250,000 students attending public primary schools.
During the groundbreaking ceremony at Njiru Primary School, Sakaja emphasized that the program’s objective is to encourage school attendance and enhance the nutritional well-being of learners.
“By tomorrow’s end, we will have commenced the construction of ten central kitchens in various sub-counties, namely Dagoretti North, Embakasi Central, Embakasi South, Kasarani, Kibra, Makadara, Starehe, Roysambu, Ruaraka, and Westlands,” Sakaja announced.
The governor outlined that the central kitchens would be responsible for preparing meals, which would then be transported to nearby schools using specially sealed containers and vehicles.
“Each kitchen is expected to produce approximately 10,000 nutritious meals daily, with each child receiving a portion of 650 grams and a fruit as part of the program,” he explained.
Sakaja further clarified that parents would be required to contribute Ksh5 per student per day, while the Nairobi County Government would cover the remaining expenses.
The construction of the kitchens is estimated to take around 10 weeks, with the first meal scheduled to be served on the first day of the third term of the current school year.
