Food politics: Youth deserve a seat at the table

Juliani, a renowned hip hop musician and founder of Dandora Hip Hop City

The country has been alive with talk of empowering and encouraging youth - many of whom suffer silently under the weight of food insecurity and the high cost of living ? to participate in agriculture. Numerous workshops and seminars targeting youth have been held in the hope of fostering a generation of productive and prosperous young farmers. But are these efforts yielding any results?

In my interactions with young people, especially those living in poor urban centres, I have learnt that many are aware of opportunities to participate in improving the food situation in the country.