Over 1,500 pupils from informal settlements in Naivasha are set to receive free school meals, thanks to a new initiative by VegPro Group, a leading vegetable and fruit exporter.
The company has pledged Sh500,000 per month to sustain the programme, ensuring students have access to nutritious meals thrice a day.
This announcement follows the unveiling of a Sh6 million modern kitchen and dining facility at Naivasha Lakeview Primary School, which serves pupils from Kihoto and Karagita informal settlements.
The initiative aims to boost school attendance, as economic hardships have forced many children to drop out of school due to a lack of food with most of their parents working for low wage paying flower farms.
