Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is celebrating the first anniversary of the Dishi na County program, which began serving its first meals on August 28, 2023.
This initiative, aimed at providing hot, nutritious meals to school children, has grown significantly over the past year.
It now supports over 310,000 pupils across all public schools in Nairobi’s 17 sub-counties.
The program was launched to address the issue of children attending school on an empty stomach.
Governor Sakaja, who had previously attempted to introduce a similar bill as a Senator, prioritized this food-for-education initiative upon taking office.
The program is a collaboration between Nairobi City County and the Ministry of Education, executed by the Food For Education Foundation.
The Dishi na County program has also created employment for over 5,000 people, both directly and indirectly.
As it marks its first anniversary, the program continues to expand, with 17 kitchens completed and more set to be inaugurated soon.
