Sessional Paper No. 01 of 2012 on National Food and Nutrition Security Policy

Abstract

The new Food and Nutrition Security Policy (FNSP) provides an overarching framework covering the multiple dimensions of food security and nutrition improvement. It has been purposefully developed to add value arid create synergy to existing sectoral and other initiatives of government and partners. It recognizes the need for multi-public and private sector involvement, and that hunger eradication and nutrition improvement is a shared responsibility of all Kenyans. The policy and associated actions will remain dynamic to address contextu2l changes and changing conditions over timre. This policy is framed in the context of basic human rights, child rights and wonien1s rights.