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May 1, 2026
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Science PS: Kenya's population will hit 84m in future, we need more food

Science PS: Kenya's population will hit 84m in future, we need more food

Prof Abdulrazak pointed to climate change, shrinking farm sizes, pests, diseases and the rising cost of inputs as pressures demanding new solutions...

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Kenya's Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation, Professor Shaukat Abdulrazak, has warned that the nation's food production must increase significantly to meet the demands of a projected population of 84 million. This requires embracing innovative scientific and technological approaches beyond current methods.

  • Kenya needs to increase food production by 50-70 percent to feed its future population.
  • Key figures include Professor Shaukat Abdulrazak and the newly launched World Agriculture Forum (WAF) Kenya chapter.
  • Innovations like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and digital extension services are highlighted as crucial solutions to challenges like climate change and shrinking farm sizes.

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