Education Ministry Launches Comprehensive Review of School Feeding Programme
November 14 2025
The Ministry of Education has begun a full-scale review of the National School Feeding Programme to strengthen its nutritional standards and enhance its impact on learners and families across the country.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry, Minister of Education Sonia Parag said the assessment began shortly after she assumed office in September, noting that she met with the School Feeding Unit to examine its daily operations and identify areas for improvement.
The Ministry is also collaborating with the Carnegie School of Home Economics to refine the existing menu and boost its nutritional value.
Officials have assured that all concerns raised publicly or on social media will be thoroughly investigated and addressed. The Ministry emphasized that it will only work with partners who meet established standards, stressing that the health and well-being of children will not be compromised.
Headteachers were also reminded of their responsibility to promptly report any issues and to maintain oversight to ensure the programme’s continued success.
See Full Statement Below:
“The Ministry of Education is currently conducting a full review of the National School Feeding Programme to ensure that the nutritional needs of our learners are met, and that this incredible initiative continues to have an even more profound impact on the lives of our school children and their families all across the country.
“Assuming office in September, I had a sit down with the School Feeding Unit to ascertain the daily operations of the programme and how we can improve it to create the impact that we want,” Minister of Education Sonia Parag said.
The Ministry of Education has been working keenly with the Carnegie School of Home Economics to review the menu and improve on its nutritional output.
In the meantime, complaints raised in the public and via social media will all be investigated, and addressed with urgency and fairness.
The Ministry of Education is prepared to work with those who are willing to meet the standards set out. There will be no compromise when it comes to ensuring the health and well-being of our children.
Moreover, Headteachers are reminded of their responsibility to report any issues with the programme urgently to the Ministry of Education, and their function as an added level of supervision to ensure its continued success.”
