Excitement filled the air as Toi Primary School pupils enjoyed a special chapati treat, courtesy of President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja during their development tour of the area.
Ruto and Sakaja personally served the hot, freshly made flatbreads to delighted learners at Toi and Ayany Primary Schools.
President Ruto reaffirmed his government’s support for county-led initiatives that directly impact the lives of ordinary citizens, stating: “Investing in school feeding programs is investing in our future.”
Governor Sakaja echoed this sentiment, emphasizing: “No child should have to sit in class on an empty stomach. This program is about dignity, nutrition, and giving our children the energy to focus on their studies.”
The special chapati meal was met with overwhelming joy from the pupils, who cheered and shared their excitement as they enjoyed their plates. Parents and teachers also praised the initiative, noting that it had significantly improved school attendance and student concentration.
The introduction of chapati into the program follows Governor Sakaja’s request for a chapati-making machine, which President Ruto pledged to fund during his recent development tour in Mathare.
“The governor has asked for a machine to incorporate chapatis into the Dishi na County menu. I will provide one that makes a million chapatis ,” Ruto confirmed.
The Dishi na County school feeding program currently benefits over 316,000 learners across 230 schools in Nairobi’s 17 sub-counties.
