Food and Agriculture Organisation,food insecurity Stories

FAO report shows nearly 80 per cent of Kenyans cannot afford a healthy diet
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

Without urgent action, FAO warns that food insecurity and malnutrition will continue to rise, making the goal of Zero Hunger by 2030 increasingly diff...

Eastleigh residents begin early Ramadan preparations amid rising food prices
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 19, 2025

During the month, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk, dedicating themselves to extra prayers and spiritual reflection.

Thousands in Mandera, Turkana, to benefit from Sh800M food security programme
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 19, 2025

The Kenya Meteorological Department’s climate outlook for March-May 2025 predicts varied rainfall patterns, with some areas expected to receive near t...

The heart has sweet tooth: Scientists discover taste receptors in heart cells
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 19, 2025

Researchers have discovered that the heart has "sweet taste" receptors, similar to those on your tongue, that respond to sugary substances and influen...

Rebel-held ports in eastern DR Congo re-open as humanitarian aid needs grow
Reuters  |  Feb 18, 2025

A passenger boat from Bukavu to Goma left on Tuesday morning, operator Lweni Ndale said, adding it was the first he had sent since late January, short...

Sh4.3 billion funding gap threatens Kenya's food aid operations, WFP warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 17, 2025

The organisation says it has secured Sh12.5 billion ($97 million) for the entire year but estimates that it will require Sh16.85 billion ($130.5 milli...

Kenya relies on USAid famine warning system – what happens now that it’s gone?
The Conversation  |  Feb 17, 2025

In Kenya, Fews Net worked with the National Drought Management Agency and the Kenya Food Security Steering Group to develop regular outlook reports at...

New miraa prices expected to improve farmers’ livelihoods, expand crop's farming
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

CS Kagwe explained that the government is committed to addressing market access challenges and opening new export opportunities for Kenyan miraa.

Valentine’s Day desserts you can make at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 14, 2025

Mandazi is a simple snack that you can transform into a tastier dessert with just one simple ingredient, chocolate.

(HOLD) Are traditional fermented foods making a comeback, or is it just another trend?
Amina Wako  |  Feb 14, 2025

Research also suggests that fermentation enhances the nutritional value of foods by breaking down complex nutrients.

Are you eating expired food? Hidden danger in your shopping cart
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 13, 2025

Consumers often trust them to sell safe and high-quality food products, but the reality is that some supermarkets stock expired products, knowingly an...

Subsidy programme helps cut Kenya's food import costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

Provisional data from the Kenya Revenue Authority and Central Bank of Kenya show food imports fell from a record Sh305.7 billion in 2023.

Over Sh1 billion required to avert hunger crisis in arid regions -Agency
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 12, 2025

In a briefing to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, the committee highlighted the worsening food situation and the expected impacts of the March-May lo...

Step-by-step guide: How to reduce food waste at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 13, 2025

Find ways to reuse and repurpose leftovers, and store perishable items properly to cut down on waste. Remember, small, consistent changes can lead to...

Step in and save struggling wheat farmers, ODM leaders tell gov't
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The party said it was unacceptable for farmers to be abandoned at a critical time despite government efforts to boost production through subsidies.

At least 4.4 million people in Somalia face starvation as drought worsens
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The crisis is already forcing families to leave their homes in search of food, water, and medical aid, raising concerns about displacement and worseni...

Science of flavour: Why do we crave certain foods more than others?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 12, 2025

There are several scientifically supported reasons for sudden food cravings, including stress, low blood sugar, dieting, menstrual cycles, and thirst.

Schools nationwide directed to comply with food safety guidelines after 68 Embu students fall ill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 10, 2025

The affected students, all in Form Four, developed severe stomach pains, diarrhoea, and vomiting after eating meat prepared at the school.

AFA crackdown targets malpractices threatening Kenya's macadamia industry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

AFA has announced intensified surveillance in macadamia-growing regions, processing facilities, and export points.

Consumers brace for tougher times as report shows global rise in food prices
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 07, 2025

Ideally, when agricultural, cereal and export price indices increase, it often signals a rise in the cost of essential food commodities like grains an...

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