President William Ruto addressed the Second UN Food Systems Summit Stoketake in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Monday, urging global leaders to accelerate efforts to combat hunger and improve nutrition. He highlighted the significant economic contribution of the world's food system, yet noted the persistent reality of starvation in developing nations.

• The world’s food system contributes between 10 per cent and 12 per cent of global Gross Domestic Product, equating to about $8 trillion and $10 trillion annually.
• Key attendees included Prime Ministers Abiy Ahmed (Ethiopia) and Giorgia Meloni (Italy), and Presidents Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (Somalia) and Azali Assoumani (Comoros).
• President Ruto advocated for tailored financial products, such as M-PESA, to support small-scale farmers and agri-preneurs, and urged increased investment in research, technology, and climate-smart agriculture.