School head teachers count the beans to prevent food waste

Jaribu Primary School pupils enjoy their lunch. [File, Standard]

Every bean that ends up on Griffins Ochieng's plate at Jaribu Primary School in Garissa County can now be traced to a government warehouse where it was first stored.

And that's the idea - that nothing must go to waste in school meals. With the World Food Programme (WFP)'s support, meals are integrated into the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS). It is a powerful example of ways cutting-edge technology can make a tangible difference in people's lives - showcased during the International Day for Universal Access to Information on September 29.