Murang’a County Hosts Zambian Delegation for Benchmarking on Food for Education Programme
H.E. Dr. Irungu Kang’ata, alongside Murang’a County officials, hosted a delegation from the Republic of Zambia, led by PS Administration Mrs. Lilian Kapusana, for a benchmarking visit on the implementation of the Food for Education Programme in the county.
Murang’a County has successfully implemented the programme in 55 primary schools as a pilot initiative. In partnership with Food for Education, learners receive nutritious, balanced meals that help keep them in school.
Additionally, the county runs the Uji Programme, which provides fortified porridge to over 42,000 ECDE learners, ensuring their health and supporting parents who may struggle to provide daily meals.
These initiatives complement the recently launched Murang’a Multisectoral Nutrition Security Policy, which aims to eliminate malnutrition and promote a healthy, productive population.
Key attendees included:
Murang’a County Officials – CECM Education Faith Njoroge, Deputy CS Bernard Kariuki, Chief Officer Education Guchu Ndung’u, and Director Catherine.
Food for Education – CEO Wawira Njiru.
Zambian Delegation – Office of the Vice President officials Victor Mbumwae & Dominic Kangongo, Natural Food & Nutrition Commission Dr. MK Mapani, and Ministry of Education Officials Malalu Mulundika & Maybin Luulu.