Manufacturers defy law to fortify food products

Nakuru County CEC for Health Dr. Zachary Gichuki and the County Director for Public Health and Sanitation Samuel King’ori after a meeting with members of the County Assembly’s health committee at Lake Naivasha Resort.

The county government has blamed local food manufacturers for the poor health of residents.

Speaking yesterday in Naivasha, Health Executive Kariuki Gichuki said failure by the manufacturers to fortify their products with enough iron and other minerals had led to anemia in pregnant women, and stunted growth among children