Let the people eat!
How often have you heard the words ‘drought’ and "famine"? These words describe the condition of the North Eastern and parts of the Eastern regions of Kenya. For years, the residents in these areas have suffered from a lack of food and water, with the number of victims still increasing. All they’ve known is hunger, thirst, loss, and pain. However, with the high cost of living, it appears the remaining areas of the country will be doomed to the same fate. This article undertakes to give a brief description of food insecurity in Kenya. Food security entails access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets the dietary needs that are required for healthy living. The northeastern and eastern parts of Kenya are classified as arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), regions characterized as dry lands with short rains. However, over the years, due to climate change and climate variability, the regions have experienced little to no rain, with estimates for 2023 estimating that appr...