Devki Group of Companies through its subsidiary National Cement Company Limited has launched a school feeding programme targeting 7000 learners in Kilifi and Kwale Counties to ensure Student retention.

Learners in selected 12 Primary Schools in the two coastal counties will be receiving lunch for free throughout the year. "Through Devki Charitable Trust Feeding Programme, we have taken all the nearby schools that may or may not be directly affected by the mining and plant operations," said Devki Group Administrator Peter Paul during the distribution of food in Rabai Sub-County.

The programme will benefit 3000 and 4000 students in Kilifi and Kwale counties respectively.

Every term, food items worth Sh2.7m will be distributed to the schools.