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Originally published by The Standardtop
March 17, 2026
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One in three Kenyans goes to bed hungry as hunger wipes out 20 years of gains

Kenya facing 'serious' hunger levels after years of decline since 2016, aid consortium says, ranked 103rd out of 123 countries in latest Global Hunger Index...
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A recent Global Hunger Index (GHI) report reveals that nearly 37% of Kenyans, approximately 20 million people, are experiencing undernourishment, a situation not seen in 25 years.
- Kenya is ranked 103rd out of 123 countries with a "serious" hunger situation and is among six nations with "extremely alarming" undernourishment levels.
- The setback is attributed to prolonged droughts, high food prices, and declining purchasing power, reversing gains made between 2000 and 2016.
- Children are disproportionately affected, with 17% under five being stunted, and the crisis is most acute in arid and semi-arid regions.
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