Capwell Foundation expands Uji Feeding Programme to reach over 24,000 students across Kenya
This localized intervention directly targets immediate nutritional deficiencies while simultaneously easing the economic burdens currently pressing down on vulnerable households within the agricultural, rice-growing region of Mwea.
KENYA – The Capwell Foundation has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with three additional primary schools in Mwea West, Kirinyaga County, marking a significant expansion of its flagship Uji Feeding Programme.
The partnership was formalized with Thiba, Mutithi, and Rurii Primary Schools, bringing the total number of institutions enrolled under the programme to 44 schools across different counties in Kenya.
The MOU was signed between Capwell Foundation Director Chetan Shah and the respective heads of the three schools in a ceremony that underscored the organization’s deepening commitment to child nutrition and education support.
The signing event was described by the Foundation as a proud milestone in its ongoing journey to ensure that no school-going child learns on an empty stomach.
With the addition of the three Mwea West schools, the Capwell Foundation’s Uji Feeding Programme now reaches over 24,000 students countrywide.
The programme provides learners with nutritious uji, a locally prepared porridge, as a daily meal supplement, aiming to improve school attendance, enhance concentration, and support overall academic and social development among beneficiaries.
Speaking at the event, Chetan Shah emphasized that nourishing learners is central to the Foundation’s mission of empowering brighter futures.
He noted that hunger remains one of the most significant barriers to learning in Kenya, and that the programme’s expansion reflects both the growing need and the Foundation’s resolve to respond at scale.
The Foundation believes that when children are well-fed, they are better positioned to thrive not only academically but also socially and emotionally.
The school heads of Thiba, Mutithi, and Rurii Primary Schools welcomed the partnership, expressing optimism that the feeding programme would improve learner attendance and performance at their respective institutions.
In many rural communities, school feeding initiatives have been widely credited with reducing absenteeism and dropout rates, particularly among younger pupils.
The Uji Feeding Programme represents one of the Capwell Foundation’s most impactful social initiatives, aligning with Kenya’s broader national agenda on nutrition, education, and sustainable community development.
As the programme continues to grow, the Foundation has signaled its intent to onboard more schools in underserved areas.
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