As global food prices soar, Kenya faces escalating hunger and food insecurity, with over 70 per cent of its population experiencing moderate to severe food insecurity. This crisis highlights the urgent need to re-evaluate and support the informal food sector, which is crucial for the nation's food production and distribution.

• Over 70 per cent of Kenyans face moderate to severe food insecurity, with the figure exceeding 80 per cent in informal settlements.
• The UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4) is currently taking place in Addis Ababa, aiming to assess progress in transforming food systems globally.
• The informal food sector in Kenya, encompassing smallholder farmers and street vendors, provides food to areas formal markets don't reach, supports employment (over 80 per cent of new jobs), and contributes over a fifth of the national GDP.