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September 27, 2026
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No food, no school: Turkana pushes for feeding law

No food, no school: Turkana pushes for feeding law

Stakeholders want school feeding programme anchored in law to keep children in school...

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Education stakeholders in Turkana County are advocating for a law to ensure consistent government funding for the school feeding programme. They argue that inconsistent food supplies are hindering enrolment, retention, and transition for children in pastoralist communities.

  • The lack of reliable meals is cited as a major driver of school dropouts and learning disruptions in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs).
  • Teachers, parents, and MPs are united in their call for the programme to be legally mandated.
  • The push comes as pastoral families migrate in search of water and pasture, further complicating access to education.

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