University to release 45 farm technologies, seeds in food security bid

Prof. Mary Abukutsa Onyango, deputy Vice Chancellor Resaerch Production and Extension at JKUAT during an interview in Ajigi, Siaya County on October 16th, 2018. (Collins Oduor, Standard)

Neglected nutritious indigenous foods could soon make a comeback on family tables if efforts by Kenyan universities succeed.

At least four universities are exploring the use of edible insects, animals and neglected crops as viable alternative foods to strengthen national food and nutritional security.