A Brief to Everything You Need to Know About Food Security in Kenya

 

When everyone, at all times, has physical, social, and financial access to enough, safe, and nutritious food to suit their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life, then there is food security. Food availability, access to food, usage, and stability are the four pillars of food security. The idea of food security is fundamentally impacted by nutrition.

 

In Kenya, food production is not keeping up with demand. According to a recent analysis from the Institute for Security Studies, to fulfil consumption in 2030, yearly agricultural production will need to rise by an estimated 75% from 2015 levels. Every citizen has the right to "be free from hunger and to have adequate food of acceptable quality," according to the Right to food in Kenya's constitution. 

 

With almost 33% of Kenya's GDP coming from the agricultural sector, it is the foundation of the economy. However, recent years have seen a stagnation in agricultural productivity. Smallholder farmers and agricultural firms still have difficulties expanding their operations and raising the caliber of their produce. Through the involvement of the private sector, Agriculture and Food Security seek to improve nutrition results, county government capacity, resilience, and the development of sustainable market systems.

 

In the midst of the worst drought in 40 years and rising food costs, Kenya recently relaxed a prohibition on the growing and importation of genetically modified crops. White maize, the primary grain of the nation, is among them. Scientists who believe that GMO food in Kenya is the solution for food security applauded the decision.

 

By proposing to implement Article 43, the Food Security Bill in Kenya 2014 recognises the right of everyone to be free from hunger and have access to food that is of a sufficient standard of quality. It also encourages food production, self-sufficiency, and food security while allowing for the establishment of regulated institutions and bodies. The main aim is to provide hunger relief in Africa, Kenya.   

             

Everyone has Food rights in Kenya. It is a fundamental human right that is safeguarded by the law of nations. Realizing the Right to Food entails ensuring that everyone has access to sufficient food. Despite this, millions of people worldwide suffer from food instability and malnutrition. While the Route to Food Initiative continues to champion methods of food production that mitigate the risks associated with exposure to toxic pesticides.

 

Also, it has solid foundations and a strong commitment to changing its food systems in Kenya; its 2030 Vision sets the course for equitable growth and sustainable development that is centered on people. Food and nutrition security for all Kenyans is a top goal for the country according to the Big Four Agenda of the government. 

 

The GoK also demonstrates its commitment to reforming the sector in the Agricultural Sector Transformation and Growth Strategy by boosting output and productivity, raising agribusiness incomes, and ensuring household resilience and food security.