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Originally published by The Standardtop
March 18, 2026
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Over a third of Kenyans starving, 18pc children stunted
Persistent hunger has been attributed to climate shocks that are worsening food insecurity...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya is facing a severe food security crisis, with over a third of its population starving and a significant percentage of young children suffering from stunting, according to the 2025 Global Hunger Index.
- 37 per cent of Kenyans are experiencing starvation.
- 18 per cent of children under five are stunted, indicating impaired brain development.
- Kenya ranks lowest in the East African region, scoring 25.9 on the index and categorized as having "serious hunger."
- Factors contributing to this crisis include climate shocks, low agricultural investment, rising public debt, and incomplete infrastructure projects.
- Edgar Okoth, Executive Director of the SUN Civil Society Alliance, warns that a hungry nation is an angry nation and stresses the need for action to achieve economic growth.
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