Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged African governments and development partners to invest more in long term solutions to food insecurity, saying climate change is worsening hunger across the continent.
Speaking during a high level food and nutrition resilience dialogue in Nairobi, Duale said recurring droughts and floods continue to threaten Africa’s food systems despite the continent’s huge agricultural potential.
He said governments must shift their focus from short term interventions to sustainable solutions that address the root causes of food insecurity.
“Lasting solutions require integrated approaches that strengthen climate adaptation, water security, livelihoods and health,” Duale said.
The CS also called for innovative financing and stronger partnerships to help countries build resilient food systems.
According to Duale, governments cannot tackle the challenge alone and must work closely with development partners, financial institutions, humanitarian agencies, the private sector and local communities.
He said such collaborations will be key to accelerating Africa’s journey towards achieving Zero Hunger.
The meeting, held under the theme Investing in Durable Solutions for Food and Nutrition Security in Africa, was attended by His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho, senior diplomats, humanitarian organisations and development partners.
Duale said Kenya remains committed to working with the African Union, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and other partners to advance sustainable solutions to food insecurity across the continent.
The dialogue also highlighted community based food and nutrition programmes being implemented by the Kenya Red Cross Society as part of efforts to strengthen resilience among vulnerable communities.
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