Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga has launched a relief food distribution drive in Matuga Sub-County, Kwale County targeting all day schools in readiness for the national exams.
Speaking during the launch recently, Chidzuga said the initiative seeks to support learners as they prepare for the tests, noting that hunger affects concentration and performance. “We want our children to do their best during the exams. They cannot study and perform well on empty stomachs, so we have brought food to support them,” she said.
She added that the initiative has received backing from President William Ruto, emphasising that education remains a key priority for both national and county leadership.
“More than 160 schools across Kwale County are expected to benefit from the exercise. So far, 61 schools in Matuga have received 197 bags of rice and 158 bags of beans. The programme will extend to Shimba Hills, Kinango, Lungalunga, and Samburu sub-counties, each receiving 200 bags of rice and beans, totalling 1,000 bags weighing 50 kilograms each.” She said
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Additionally, she revealed that her office has distributed sanitary towels to ensure that girls sit for their exams comfortably and with dignity.
Chidzuga noted that although Kwale County was not initially listed among areas to receive relief food, she made a personal appeal to the President to extend support to her home county to improve learners’ welfare and boost education outcomes.
She appealed to parents and communities to assist with cooking and providing essentials such as cooking oil to ensure the success of the programme. “This is a collective effort. The government has provided the food, and now we ask parents to help with the preparation so that our children can benefit fully,” she said.
Chidzuga reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting equitable access to education nationwide and wished all candidates success in the upcoming examinations.
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