Status of Food and Nutrition Security in Kenya: An Implementation of the Framework for Harmonizing Nutrition Indicators

By:
Gideon Nyakundi, Allan Gathuru, Samuel Kipruto, Isabella Kiplagat, Japheth Kathenge, Eunice Mulango, Damaris Mulwa, Dorah Momanyi
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This report provides a comprehensive analysis of food and nutrition security in Kenya, emphasizing the disparities between urban and rural areas and among different counties. The study highlights the moderate overall food security and the progress in reducing malnutrition, while also identifying key areas that require targeted interventions, such as addressing micronutrient deficiencies, improving agricultural productivity, and enhancing water access. The report calls for coordinated policy efforts to tackle food insecurity, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, and stresses the need for improved infrastructure, education, and health services to achieve sustainable food security and nutrition outcomes in Kenya.