- President William Ruto has pledged to buy a chapati-making machine for Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
- The machine will support the ‘Dishi Na County’ school feeding initiative by producing up to a million chapatis daily.
- Sakaja made the request during a visit to St Teresa Girls Secondary School in Mathare.
- Chapati-making machines can produce up to 2,000 chapatis per hour and cost at least Ksh150,000.
President William Ruto has committed to purchasing an industrial chapati-making machine to enhance Nairobi’s ‘Dishi Na County’ school feeding program. The machine, which will be capable of producing up to a million chapatis daily, is expected to improve the meal options for thousands of students across the city.
Speaking during a visit to St Teresa Girls Secondary School in Mathare on Tuesday, Governor Johnson Sakaja emphasized the need to expand the program’s menu after students requested the inclusion of chapati.
“With over 300,000 children benefiting from the feeding program, we require a machine that can produce at least a million chapatis every day. I have asked the President for assistance,” Sakaja stated.
Ruto Grants Sakaja’s Request
President Ruto immediately approved the request, instructing the governor to identify a supplier for the machine.
“I have agreed to buy a chapati-making machine. Governor, your responsibility now is to find the right place to source it,” Ruto told the students.
Industrial Chapati Machines and Their Capabilities
Chapati-making machines, also known as roti makers, simplify large-scale production by automating the process. They come in different capacities, with some models capable of producing up to 2,000 chapatis per hour.
These machines are priced from Ksh150,000 upwards, depending on their size and output efficiency. With Ruto’s backing, Nairobi County is set to acquire a high-capacity model that will significantly boost the school feeding initiative.
