School attendance records from Mandera County Education Department

Mandera County Launches Ksh.60M School Feeding Program Amid Sh2 Billion Funding Reinstatement

May 27, 2024, 01:00 PM

Mandera County has launched a Ksh.60 million school feeding program in Banisa to encourage parents to enroll their children in school. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address the impact of funding cuts on school feeding programs, which have been essential for student retention and enrollment, particularly in arid and semi-arid areas. Recently, MPs reinstated Sh2 billion for free lunch in schools, providing relief to pupils and parents. Principals in Murang'a have also called for the reinstatement of school feeding funds, highlighting the program's importance in ensuring learner retention. Additionally, Murang'a County has piloted a feeding program to increase enrollment and keep children in school.