This archive report was first published on 17 October 2021.
On October 16, 2021, the people of Taita-Taveta County came together to celebrate World Food Day, a day that underscores the importance of food in human existence.
The event, held in Voi, brought together key stakeholders, including the Principal Secretary (PS) for the State Department of Crop Development and Agricultural Research, Prof Hamadi Boga, and the World Food Programme (WFP) Representative, Dr. Lauren Landis.
Prof Boga emphasized the need to transform food systems in the country to address food security. He noted that the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with other partners, is working towards showcasing how people can feed themselves using simplified climate-smart technologies that increase production and ensure food security.
Dr. Landis highlighted the importance of better nutritional habits, more diverse diets, and access to healthy food in Kenya's future. She acknowledged the United Nations' efforts in working with national and county governments, particularly in Arid and Semi-Arid regions, to adapt climate-smart agricultural techniques and encourage innovation in farming.
The event was attended by senior county government officials, including Executive Member for Agriculture, Mr. Davis Mwangoma, and top officials of the World Food Programme.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 14% of the world's food is lost due to inadequate harvesting, poor handling during storage and transit, while 17% is wasted at the consumer level.
