[PHOTOS] Sakaja samples food ahead of 'Dishi na County' launch

The 'Dishi na County' school feeding programme is gaining momentum

In Summary

• The governor was accompanied by his Deputy Njoroge Muchiri, CEC for health Susan Silantoi, Chief of Staff David Njorojge among other officials

• The sampling was done ahead of the school feeding programme launch later this month

Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja and his deputy Njoroge Muchiri serving locals during a meal sampling ahead of the school feeding program launch later this month at City hall, Nairobi on August 9, 2023
Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja and his deputy Njoroge Muchiri serving locals during a meal sampling ahead of the school feeding program launch later this month at City hall, Nairobi on August 9, 2023
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI

Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja on Wednesday sampled food at City Hall ahead of the school feeding programme launch later this month.

The governor was accompanied by his deputy Njoroge Muchiri, County Executive Committee (CEC) for Health Susan Silantoi, and Chief of Staff David Njoroge among other officials.

Nairobi County's 'Dishi na County' school feeding programme is gaining momentum.

In a statement by the Office of the Governor, 10 central kitchens for School Feeding Program are approaching completion.

The construction phase has seen over 200 people employed,  including women and people leaving with disability.

As the construction of 10 central kitchens is in the final stages, the contractors will hand them over to the county next week.

Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja and SG Mwangi serving the locals during a meal sampling ahead of the school feeding program launch later this month at City hall, Nairobi on August 9, 2023
Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja and SG Mwangi serving the locals during a meal sampling ahead of the school feeding program launch later this month at City hall, Nairobi on August 9, 2023
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Nairobi deputy governor Njoroge Muchiri enjoying a meal during a meal sampling ahead of the school feeding program launch later this month at City hall, Nairobi on August 9, 2023
Nairobi deputy governor Njoroge Muchiri enjoying a meal during a meal sampling ahead of the school feeding program launch later this month at City hall, Nairobi on August 9, 2023
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja leads a prayer during a meal sampling ahead of the school feeding program launch later this month at City hall, Nairobi on August 9, 2023
Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja leads a prayer during a meal sampling ahead of the school feeding program launch later this month at City hall, Nairobi on August 9, 2023
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Governor Johnson Sakaja, his deputy Njoroge Muchiri and NCCG staff members enjoy a meal during a meal sampling ahead of the school feeding program launch later this month at City hall, Nairobi on August 9, 2023
Governor Johnson Sakaja, his deputy Njoroge Muchiri and NCCG staff members enjoy a meal during a meal sampling ahead of the school feeding program launch later this month at City hall, Nairobi on August 9, 2023
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja enjoying a meal during a meal sampling ahead of the school feeding program launch later this month at City hall, Nairobi on August 9, 2023
Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja enjoying a meal during a meal sampling ahead of the school feeding program launch later this month at City hall, Nairobi on August 9, 2023
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Nairobi residents line up to be served a meal on August 9, 2023
Nairobi residents line up to be served a meal on August 9, 2023
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI

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