- According to the County Government of Nakuru, the County Secretary Dr. Samuel Mwaura recently reaffirmed Nakuru’s dedication to strengthening ECDE through improved nutrition, infrastructure, and learner welfare.
- During assessments, leaders witnessed firsthand how daily nutritious meals are reshaping education outcomes:
In classrooms across Nakuru County, the simple act of serving a warm cup of porridge is rewriting the story of early childhood education.
The Lishe na Mama Uji Programme, launched by Governor Susan Kihika in July 2025, has quickly become a lifeline for thousands of children, ensuring that no learner begins their day on an empty stomach.
The programme was designed to fight child malnutrition, boost enrolment and attendance in ECDE centres, and ease the burden on parents—all while empowering local women through jobs as cooks. In just a few months, its impact has been felt across the county.
According to the County Government of Nakuru, the County Secretary Dr. Samuel Mwaura recently reaffirmed Nakuru’s dedication to strengthening ECDE through improved nutrition, infrastructure, and learner welfare.
During assessments, leaders witnessed firsthand how daily nutritious meals are reshaping education outcomes:
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Gilgil Highway Comprehensive School (Kambi Somali): Dr. Mwaura and CECM for Health Roselyn Mungai highlighted the need for rehabilitating kitchens and expanding water storage to sustain the growing demand.
Sanmarco Schools (Mosop Ward): Enrolment surged from 24 to 45 pupils after the introduction of porridge. CECM for Water and Environment Dr. Nelson Maara pledged a clean water connection to complement the feeding programme.
Kirenget Town: ECDE enrolment skyrocketed from 30 to over 100 learners, directly linked to improved nutrition and consistent attendance.
Racetrack Primary School (Nakuru East): More than 300 ECDE learners now benefit daily, with county leaders noting sharper concentration and reduced parental burden.
The programme’s ripple effects extend into homes and communities. By employing local women as cooks, Lishe na Mama Uji strengthens household incomes and empowers families. Parents, relieved of the daily worry of providing school meals, can now focus on other needs, confident their children are nourished and thriving.
The Lishe na Mama Uji Programme is about dignity, opportunity, and equity. By tackling malnutrition, boosting enrolment, and supporting families, Nakuru County is laying the foundation for a generation of healthier, more focused learners.
County leaders have pledged continued investment in education infrastructure, water, and sanitation, ensuring that the gains made through the Uji Programme are sustained. As Dr. Mwaura emphasized, every child deserves a fair start in life—and that begins with a full stomach and a safe classroom.
“County leaders said the Lishe na Mama Programme has improved enrolment, attendance and concentration among learners, while easing the burden on parents affirming the county will continue investing in education infrastructure, water and sanitation to support holistic early childhood development,” says the County Government.
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