Blog Posts

Imports play an important role in Kenya’s food system. They help stabilize supply when local production is low, keep food prices affordable for consumers, and fill gaps created by drought, climate shocks, or rising demand. However, for Kenya’s smallholder farmers, who produce most of the country’s food, imports can also create serious economic pressure when policies and market timing are not carefully managed.

As we mark World Wildlife Day, the global theme:“Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods” resonates strongly with Kenya’s growing challenge of balancing biodiversity conservation with community wellbeing.

In Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), medicinal and aromatic plants are not just part of ecosystems, they are part of everyday survival. 60–80% of Kenya’s rural population relies on traditional medicine and herbal remedies for primary healthcare.

This year’s World Social Justice Day theme, “Renewed Commitment to Social Development and Social Justice,” highlights the importance of building systems that ensure dignity, opportunity, and security for all. In Kenya, one of the clearest intersections between social development and social justice is the ability of households to afford food.