Junior secondary school learners from vulnerable families in Moiben constituency, Uasin Gishu County, have a reason to smile.
This is after area Member of Parliament Prof Phylis Bartoo flagged off the Food for Education Programme for the 2026 school calender.
The flagging off event was held at Ngomongo Primary and Junior Second School on Tuesday, January 5, 2026.
Speaking during the event, MP Bartoo said the initiative is aimed at keeping children children in school.
“The Food for Education Programme for the 2026 school calendar is a commitment aimed at keeping children in classrooms, supporting families, and giving hope to learners in our informal settlements,” she said.
“When we feed a child, we nourish their mind, protect their future, and strengthen our nation,” the MP added.
Prof Bartoo who is also an educationist said education has the power to transform lives, but only when children are able to stay in school, learn with dignity, and dream without hunger.
“Through this initiative, we are not only investing in education but also in the wellbeing and future of our pupils,” she said.
The initiative will benefit learners in all public day junior secondary schools across Moiben Sub-County.
