Children in public pre-schools are now enjoying free porridge courtesy of the Kenya government.

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Fashioned after the popular ‘Maziwa ya Nyayo’ in the 80’s, the government is providing the porridge flour.

Nelius Thuo, the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Coordinator said that they conduct research to come up with the number of children in every pre-school and then send the statistics to the government after which the porridge flour is supplied.

Thuo adds that they also provide this flour to institutions sponsored by the church.

“The flour is nutritious keeping the children healthy," said Thuo.

The programme is meant to ensure that as many children as possible are able to go to school and not learn on empty stomachs.