Nyamira County Improves Child Nutrition with New Flour Mills

Nyamira County's 'Cup of Uji' Program Receives Boost with New Flour Milling Machines Nyamira County, Kenya, is taking steps to improve the nutrition of its youngest citizens. The county government recently received several flour milling machines as part of the 'Cup of Uji' program, an initiative to provide nutritious meals to Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) learners. The new machines were part of a collaborative effort. Partners included the Rockefeller Foundation and other organizations. This partnership underscores the commitment to improving the well-being of children in the region. The machines will increase the efficiency and capacity of the program, ensuring a consistent supply of nutritious uji for ECDE learners. "Education is an essential function," stated Emily Ongaga of CCM Education and Vocational Training, a partner in the project. "We are partnering with the Rockefeller Foundation and other organizations to ensure that the promises made to the residents of Nyamira County are fulfilled." The project is expected to have a positive impact on the health and development of ECDE learners in Nyamira County. The county government plans to expand the 'Cup of Uji' program to reach more children in the future.