President William Ruto has made a commitment to support Nairobi’s ‘Dishi Na County’ school feeding program by purchasing a high-capacity chapati-making machine.
This machine will have the ability to produce one million chapatis every day, significantly boosting the initiative and ensuring more students receive nutritious meals.
On Tuesday, President Ruto accompanied Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to St. Teresa Girls Secondary School in Mathare.
During their visit, enthusiastic students voiced their request including to have chapatis added to their school meals.
In response, Governor Sakaja acknowledged their appeal and explained the challenge of meeting such a demand.
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“With over 300,000 children benefiting from this program, we need a machine that can produce at least a million chapatis daily,” Sakaja stated. “That is why I have asked the President for support.”
Roti machines
President Ruto immediately assured the students that he would fulfill their request. “I have agreed to buy a chapati-making machine,” he announced. “Governor, your job now is to find where to purchase it.”
Chapati-making machines, also known as roti makers, provide an efficient way to produce large quantities of chapatis by automating the process.
These machines, which can cost upwards of Ksh.150,000, vary in capacity, with some capable of producing up to 2,000 chapatis per hour.
With this initiative, the ‘Dishi Na County’ program—which translates to ‘Eat with the County’—will enhance its ability to provide nutritious and well-balanced meals to schoolchildre.
It will also ensure they stay healthy and more focused on their education.
The promise of a chapati-making machine marks another step toward improving school feeding programs and addressing food security in Nairobi.
By expanding meal options and increasing efficiency, the initiative continues to play a vital role in reducing hunger, promoting learning, and supporting families in low-income areas across the city.
