Siaya County is taking bold steps against malnutrition and food insecurity with the official rollout of a targeted agri-nutrition training program. More than 3,000 vulnerable smallholder farmers stand to gain directly, as the initiative promotes nutrition-sensitive agriculture to link stronger harvests with healthier households.
Launched by the County Department of Agriculture under the Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCoP), the drive focuses on four priority wards: North Sakwa (Bondo), South East Alego (Alego Usonga), West Gem (Gem), and West Uyoma (Rarieda). Farmers receive practical training in homestead food production, diverse food groups, meal planning, safe food preparation, hygiene practices, and nutrition across life stages.
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