How school meals have revamped learning in arid Samburu County

The county government of Samburu has revamped ECDE education by providing daily meals, learning and play materials. March 5, 2025 [Michael Saitoti, Standard]

For decades, access to education for the pastoral community in Samburu County has faced huge challenges, especially for children.

Many parents struggle to balance their children's developmental needs with the demands of a pastoral lifestyle. With limited Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres and childcare options, families faced a daunting choice: leave their children home alone or prioritise their livestock, their primary source of income.