Kenya's ambitious National Home Grown School Meals Programme aims to feed millions of learners, but faces delivery challenges, particularly in low-income urban settlements. An emerging model prioritizes trusted, organized local enterprises over traditional outsourcing.

• The program targets reaching three million children by 2025, with a goal of ten million by 2030.
• Organized local enterprises, such as the Mukuru Agribusiness Association, are forming to coordinate supply and ensure food quality and accountability in informal settlements.
• This community-rooted approach fosters trust, strengthens local economies, and demonstrably improves food safety and nutrition for children, shifting focus from cost per plate to community resilience.