CHIBOMBO — Keembe Member of Parliament and Justice Minister Princess Kasune has launched a School Feeding Programme in Chibombo District, expected to benefit more than 230 schools.
Speaking during the launch at Mukuni Primary and Secondary School, Kasune encouraged schools to complement the initiative by establishing production units to grow vegetables and other crops to sustain feeding efforts.
She said the programme aligns with the vision of President Hakainde Hichilema to ensure learners are well nourished and able to attend classes consistently.
Kasune noted that the introduction of free education has significantly increased school enrolment in the area. Mukuni Primary School has grown from 250 learners in 2023 to 700 in 2026, while Mukuni Secondary School has seen enrolment rise from 450 learners in 2021 to 980 in 2026.
The Minister also highlighted additional development projects she has facilitated beyond Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocations, including the construction of clinics and hospitals in partnership with Fountain of Life on Africa.
In a vote of thanks, Mukuni Secondary School Grade 12 pupil Annette Luundu expressed gratitude to the government, saying the feeding programme has improved school attendance and helped learners concentrate in class.
Meanwhile, Chibombo District Education Board Secretary Bishop Luputa revealed that K4.5 million has been released for the purchase of maize and beans to support the programme in over 230 schools during the first term of 2026.
Were we not led to believe that this programme started way back ? whay again now just a question
Not going to be adopted so trying hard to win favours so that she may at least be shifted to one of the newly created constituencies.
Where did she get the money from? Please DEC, go grab the food and the children eating it. These are proceeds of a crime.
For such a thing to happen your name has to be Lungu, or Nakachinda, or Mundubile. The police have names of suspects and not a single UPND member is on that list
Only UPND is allowed to campaign.
Don’t people know?