Why Kenya need to borrow a leaf from Israel to address food shortage

Importation of maize will not provide a long-term solution in a country that receives 5mm of rainfall annually. The Government needs to adopt critical strategies to stabilise the agriculture sector. The country boasts numerous rivers and lakes.

 

We can utilise the water sources to irrigate arid areas and generate sufficient produce to meet food demand. The government can borrow a leaf from Israel, a tiny country in the middle of a desert.