Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that his adminstration will soon launch seven additional kitchens next week.
The move seeks to expand the county's school feeding program.
Sakaja said the initiative is aimed at providing nutritious meals to students across the city and upon launch, the total number of operational kitchens in the county will rise to 17.
"The new kitchens are expected to serve over 310,000 students when schools reopen next week," Sakaja said.
"The improvement will bolster the county’s efforts to ensure no child in Nairobi goes to school hungry."
Sakaja spoke during a church service at AIC Pipeline in Nairobi.
The county boss said the expansion reflects his commitment to improving the welfare of Nairobi’s students and addressing food insecurity among the city's young population.
With more students receiving regular meals, Sakaja said his administration is optimistic that this will contribute to better attendance rates and enhanced academic outcomes.
The expansion of the school feeding program, he said, is just one of many steps his administration is taking to improve the quality of life for Nairobi residents.
During the service, Governor Sakaja emphasized the importance of collaborative governance.
He highlighted how working with leaders from different political parties has been crucial in fostering inclusivity and ensuring that the needs of all Nairobians are met.
“Our success in Nairobi has been driven by a united government that includes leaders from the opposition, who hold the majority of MCAs,” he said.
He lauded President William Ruto’s efforts to involve more leaders across the political divide in the national government.
Governor Sakaja assured Nairobi residents of his unwavering commitment to fulfilling his promises.
"We are dedicated to delivering on our pledges, and initiatives like the school feeding program are just the beginning," he stated.
