He said this will enable the growth of ECDE learners.
“Essentially, this program marks a turning point for the 50,000 ECDE learners in over 460 public education centers since the start of the school feeding program. In addition, increased enrollment and in-school learning It is hoped that retention will be achieved,” Otuoma said at the launch of the program at Busia University of Technology.
“My administration has set aside 30 million lice to implement this noble program. According to United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) statistics, almost 15 percent of children in Busia County are stunted due to malnutrition. It’s really unfortunate that we are facing challenges.”
In addition to addressing the nutritional needs of ECDE learners and increasing enrollment rates, the project is also expected to support the agricultural sector as the rice and beans supplied to ECDE institutions will be sourced locally. I am.
The governor said that through district-based economic revitalization programs, the county envisions building partnerships with farmers to produce enough food for consumption and help farmers earn an equal income. Stated.
“To this effect, we have decided to engage Magombe Multi-purpose Cooperative Society and Bumam Rice Farmers in Budalanyi constituency respectively to support the production of rice for the ECDE school feeding program at a very pocket-friendly price.” the governor said.
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Mr Otuoma said the Sh117.8 billion bursary scheme was one of his campaign promises ahead of the 2022 general elections to improve the standard of education in the county in case he is elected governor. He promised the residents that
Among the pioneer beneficiaries of the scheme are Felix Odhiambo from Butura County and Michelle Imelda from Teso North Constituency, who participated in Form One at Kolanya National School for Girls.
The launch was attended by Chief Executive Committee members Beatrice Nakoli (Education), Olakakuna Omuse (Trade and Cooperatives), Olunga Ekweni (Sports and Culture) and Andrew Nakitale (Roads and Transport). attended.
Others in attendance included County Commissioner Oscar Juma, County Public Service Commission Chairman Michael Onyula, development partners, chief executives and MCA representatives.
Millicent Ochola, National School Lunch Program Coordinator, was also in attendance.
