Schools in Busia Benefit from Relief Food Distribution Initiative

Relief Food Distribution Initiative was launched at Our Lady of Mercy Girls Senior School and St. Paul Busende Day Secondary Schools respectfully, benefiting all day schools and special needs primary schools in the County.

This exercise will help achieve 100% transition and also support the most vulnerable communities and also secure the future of the girls. This exercise was flagged off today Friday, 30th January, 2026 by State Department for Economic Planning Principal Secretary Dr. Bonface Makokha, presenting essential and assorted 1500 food items.

The drive is part of a Whole Government Approach by the Kenya Kwanza Administration to address food insecurity in the region.

Dr. Makokha said that” The government is committed to ensuring that our schools and local communities have access to nutritious food and help alleviate hunger pangs.”

This food distribution exercise, will not only help achieve 100% transition but also help learners to get quality education and also boost school retention, where no learner will not be left out of school because of lack of food.

There is a long term plan by the government to alleviate hunger, by investing in employing Agricultural Extensions Officers, high quality seeds and fertilizer.

Present during the exercise were Busia County Commissioner Mr. Stephen Ondire,County Director of Education Mrs Mary Ochoire,Principal of Our lady of Mercy Girls Senior School Mrs Domitila Nageri, Principal of St. Paul Day School Mr.Simon Barasa, among others.