Thika Town Member of Parliament Patrick Wanaina has launched an "Egg Monday Programme' in primary schools in Thika town constituency.
In a Facebook post, the vocal legislator noted that the programme will help motivate students and improve economic status of poultry farmers in Thika.
"Egg Monday Programme officially and successfully kicks off in 8 pilot schools spread across the five Thika Constituency wards.All Public Primary schools will be covered soon in our phase two roll out of the programme," the MP stated.
"The programme is aimed to economically empower Thika Self-help Groups and poultry farmers beside giving the pupils nutritional value and academic motivation," he added.
Mr Wainaina has become a household name in Thika owing to his development record.
On Saturday, he presided over the setting up of street lights along the Kwa Nguo-Jumhuri road, Thika constituency, Kiambu County.
The vocal MP said that once the street lights are completely installed in the area, security will be boosted.
"The street lighting project in the area is aimed at curbing the increased insecurity which has been a threat for growth among the residents,” he said.