Learners in Kipipiri benefit from feeding programme by Child welfare Society

The society has launched a three-day food distribution exercise targeting 29 public secondary day schools in the area. 

Each school will receive maize, beans, cowpeas, green grams, rice, and cooking fat for better nutrition.

The intervention which is mainly geared towards improving learning outcomes is part of the many ongoing efforts to support vulnerable children under the age of 18, CWSK CEO and managing trustee Irene Mureithi notes. 

“The food supplies we are providing will ensure our children won't have to go out looking for lunch or even go without food, a situation that may force our children to engage in child labour” CWSK representative Jane Mwangi. 

Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia flagged off the consignment of assorted foodstuffs for distribution to the schools.

She expressed her gratitude to the organisation for not only providing food but also going the extra mile to sponsor the education of over 200 learners in the area.

"From this area alone, Child Welfare Society of Kenya has educated more than 200 children in both primary and secondary schools. The initiative is timely, “she said. 

The agency which is responsible for the protection of the rights of children in the country as well as promoting the welfare of vulnerable young persons has been supporting the government's school feeding programme.

Parents with learners in day secondary schools particularly those from humble backgrounds continue to shoulder the burden of daily meal provision, which is a major contributor to dropouts and poor performance.

CWSK, which is mandated to provide care, protection, welfare, and adoption of children in the country, says it will roll out similar initiatives in the coming weeks.