Parents at Nyachenge primary in Kisii Demonstrate over porridge.

While having a peaceful demonstration outside the school compound,a number of parents Said tea break for their children was a good initiative since most of them can’t provide breakfast or lunch for their children.

Tea break for these children was initiated by a resident who provides them with porridge and bread to keep them in school.
Mary Nyanchama expressed her discomfort saying she was only able to provide one meal a day and provision of tea break was a big boost for her.

“Since the initiative at the start of this year,my child has no excuse of boycotting classes,I can go on my day to day Jobs without worrying about their meals,”Said Nyanchama.
She asked the management should not to turn down this breakfast initiative since it has contributed a number of children to stay at home.

Gloria Orwoba an initiator and also an aspirant for Bobasi parliamentary seat in this program Said she started this initiative early this year by Providing one cup of Uji and two slices of bread weekly.

“Am running this initiative in 12 schools within Bobasi constituency for over one year year,”Said Gloria.

She noted she is currently feeding a population of over 9,000 pupils.The program has increased pupils population in the schools that have it more children have enrolled.

Since then the program has reduced absenteeism and improved Nutrition of the children.