Kakamega County to launch school feeding programme

Jun 17, 2023 - 20:54

Children from Kakamega School for the deaf recite a poem to mark The International Day of the African Child. Photo by Ayub Mukhongo.

Kakamega, Saturday, June 17, 2023

KNA by Ayub Mukhongo/Evans Stoba

Kakamega County government is planning to start a school feeding programme as part of its commitment to support children attain their dreams.

The County Director of Gender, Children Services and Labour Joyce Wafukho said the programme would first benefit Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) children.

Speaking during the International Day of the African Child, Wafukho also said the county is preparing to launch a social protection policy which among other things will help in safeguarding, protecting and addressing the welfare of children.

Noting that the county is now firm against any form of child abuse, Wafukho warned that perpetrators would have to face the full force of the law.

She also challenged children that they have a responsibility to work hard, nurture their talents to become champions and be successful in future by taking advantage of the opportunities provided for them by different stakeholders including the government of Kenya.

She promised that the county government together with the National government would support all children across the county by creating a conducive environment that will enable them achieve their dreams and aspirations in life.

The Director also noted that the county government would monitor the progress of development of children by conducting visits to schools and their homes to offer guidance and any necessary support they might need.

Speaking at the same function, Assistant County Commissioner attached at the office of Kakamega County Commissioner Jovins Okoth Wende urged parents to support intersex children.

“As the National Government, we are always ready to support you. If you have intersex children do not think of conducting surgeries unless advised. Intersex children have rights like other children,” he added.

He said it has come to their attention that some parents with intersex children opted to abandon them, kill or even perform surgeries in attempts to rectify the problem, exposing them to danger and suffering.

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