The report "Status of Food and Nutrition Security in Kenya: An Implementation of the Framework for Harmonizing Nutrition Indicators" evaluates food and nutrition security in Kenya by analyzing a variety of indicators from sectors like health, agriculture, water, education, and social protection. The study reveals disparities in food security across counties, with urban-rural differences and issues of malnutrition, especially stunting and wasting in children. The health sector showed progress in areas like iron supplementation but faced challenges in vitamin A supplementation and exclusive breastfeeding rates. Water access improved, but agriculture faced obstacles due to climate change and low diversification. The study calls for targeted policy interventions to address these challenges, improve access to nutritious food, and enhance health outcomes through community education and improved infrastructure.
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