Kenya nutrition Stories

Kenya and world face growing health threat as ultra-processed foods flood markets and diets
Kenya and world face growing health threat as ultra-processed foods flood markets and diets
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 08, 2025

A Lancet series and WHO warn that rising ultra-processed food consumption is fuelling non-communicable diseases worldwide, with growing impacts in Ken...

Garissa, FAO host food fair to boost nutrition and self-reliance at IFO Refugee Camp
Garissa, FAO host food fair to boost nutrition and self-reliance at IFO Refugee Camp
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 13, 2025

Exhibitions featured thriving enterprises in goat rearing, poultry, fodder production, and tomato farming—key sectors identified for their potential t...

Nearly half of Kenyan women aged 20 to 49 are overweight or obese, Health Ministry warns
Nearly half of Kenyan women aged 20 to 49 are overweight or obese, Health Ministry warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 28, 2025

Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the situation is worrying, noting that it is weakening women’s productivity and economic contribut...

After successes, Health ministry develops new 5-year strategy to fight malnutrition
After successes, Health ministry develops new 5-year strategy to fight malnutrition
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 18, 2024

This follows successes in reducing malnutrition via the KNAP 2018–2022, "that resulted in significant progress in reducing malnutrition, particularly...

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