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Food security is a matter of national pride and growth

A spinach farm in Yimbo, Bondo sub-county. [Isaiah Gwengi, Standard]

Yesterday was the World Food Day.

This day calls for global solidarity in rethinking and reshaping local food systems. In 2023, Kenya will turn 60. As we prepare for that milestone, it is tragic that healthy meals are still a pipe dream for millions of Kenyans. The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research Analysis has in the past revealed that every year, 14.5 million Kenyans experience food insecurity and poor nutrition.

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