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Why Kenya’s bet for real progress is in being food secure

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Kenya is a green land. The first thing which strikes foreign visitors when they land in the capital is just how lush the flora is.  You go for a walk in Karura Forest and you are surrounded by sumptuous shades of green, splendid trees of every shape and size; all basking in the glory of our fertile lands, and favourable climate.

However, when drought hits, it hits hard. It punishes agriculturalists; it punishes our nation. The lush green of our forests is worthless when our farmers’ crops fail.

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