Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has celebrated the successful implementation of the school feeding programme in her constituency.
The programme is now fully operational in 48 public primary schools within the constituency.
She said this initiative provides daily meals to around 20,000 students, marking a significant advancement in educational support for the region.
“This program is a major achievement for our community. By ensuring that our students receive a nutritious meal each day, we are addressing one of the critical barriers to education—hunger.” Wamuchomba said
The MP highlighted that the initiative aims not only to combat food insecurity but also to improve overall student retention, boost enrolment rates and enhance academic performance.
The program has also had a positive impact on local employment, creating over 300 new jobs primarily for young people under the age of 30.
These roles are spread across food preparation and distribution, offering valuable work opportunities to the youth in the community.
The central kitchen, which was funded and constructed by the National Government Constituency Development Fund, Githunguri, plays a key role in this effort.
It ensures that meals are prepared in a central location and then distributed to the schools by 11 a.m. daily.
Wamuchomba noted that the central kitchen's efficient operation is crucial for maintaining the program's effectiveness.
“The timely preparation and distribution of meals ensure that all participating schools receive their food on schedule, which is vital for the smooth running of the program,” she explained.
