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Topic: Hunger

3.6 million Kenyans face hunger as malnutrition cases rise

By Noel Nabiswa   2026-08-30 16:47:34

More than 3.6 million Kenyans are facing acute food insecurity, with more than 500,000 people already in emergency levels of hunger as the country grapples with rising malnutrition cases.

Full plates, empty nutrients: Kilifi children battle hidden hunger

By Marion Kithi   2026-08-23 18:12:38

Linda, a one-year-old baby, suffers from moderate malnutrition and is on her journey to recovery.

Kenya unveils food banking drive to fight hunger, cut methane emissions

By Rachel Kibui   2026-08-18 16:51:11

A new initiative seek to turn food loss and waste into an opportunity for better nutrition, climate mitigation and socio-economic empowerment.

Smarter water technologies hold the key to ending Africa's hunger crisis

By Edward Davis   2026-08-04 06:10:01

Africa urged to expand irrigation and integrated water systems, saying better water management is key to food security and climate resilience.

Farmers urged to embrace climate-resilient sorghum to fight hunger

By Rogers Otiso   2026-07-31 15:47:04

Local farmers have been urged to embrace climate-resilient crops such as sorghum to strengthen household food security while reducing the growing burden of diet-related diseases.

Hunger strike survivors seek compensation

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-07-30 08:07:10

Four men who agitated for the release of former Subukia MP Koigi wa Wamwere and 53 other political prisoners have urged the Supreme Court to consider an order for compensation.