Millions of learners at risk as school feeding budget falls short by Sh8 billion
Education and Career
Millions of learners at risk as school feeding budget falls short by Sh8 billion
The State Department of Basic Education says the school feeding programme, which supports 2.6 million children, requires Sh12.7 billion, yet only Sh4.7 billion has been allocated. The gap has sparked concern over potential increases in absenteeism and long-term impacts on education for vulnerable learners.
By Maureen Kinyanjui