Kenya's vital school feeding program, crucial for millions of vulnerable children, is facing a severe funding crisis, potentially leading to increased dropout rates.

• A Sh3 billion allocation falls significantly short of the Sh7.8 billion needed annually for 2.6 million learners.
• The National Assembly Committee on Education is advocating for increased funding to address the deficit and improve learner retention.
• The underfunding impacts schools in arid, semi-arid, and marginalized areas, threatening children's nutrition and school attendance, as the program often provides their only reliable meal.