Wednesday October 30, 2024 - President William Ruto has promised to increase budgetary allocation for the school feeding programme in a bid to cover more children.
Speaking during the Second
Ministerial Meeting of the Global School Meals Coalition yesterday, Ruto said
his government will expand the programme's coverage from 2.6 million to 10
million children by 2030.
"School meals, therefore,
have far-reaching benefits: they make adequate nutrition accessible, foster
learning, create jobs, promote sustainability, and uplift communities. Yet,
hunger remains a significant challenge to the well-being of many, particularly
in arid regions.”
"To address this, we have
tripled the budgetary location for school feeding and set a clear goal: to expand
the programme's coverage from 2.6 million to 10 million children by 2030,"
he said.
According to Ruto, the
government has already launched an operational plan to expand the programme,
further noting that he is committed to making it succeed.
The Global School Meals
Coalition aims to ensure every child receives a nutritious daily meal,
enhancing health, education, and agricultural systems.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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