An Investigation Into The Impact Of School Feeding Program On The Academic Performance Of Learners In The Selected Schools Of Kesses Division Wareng District

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of school feeding

programs on the academic performance of learners in Kesses Division in

Wareng District. The specific objectives of the study were to examine the

school attendance of schools where there is school feeding programs, to

establish the level of development q[ children in schools where feeding

programs are found and to find out the effects of feeding programs on the

education of pupils in Kesses Division in Wareng District. The methods

used for data collection was questionnaires to the teachers who were

involved in this study. In chapter four, the findings were presented and

interpreted zn relation to the study objectives and research questions.

While linking to the existing literature, results included demographic

characteristics, frequency and percentages. Based on the findings it was

observed that feeding programs enhanced the performance of pupils m

Kesses Division in Wareng District. In chapter five, development of

solutions to the problem, summary of the findings and conclusions were

attempted. The findings suggested recommendations on areas pertaining

to Develop targeting criteria and mechanisms that concentrate program

resources on high risk children and communities, among other recommendations.