Policy Brief No 177/2024-2025 on Food and Nutrition Security Index 2024 for Laikipia County

Abstract

Improved food and nutrition security is not only a core development goal but also a critical pillar for achieving sustainable development. This policy brief provides an analysis of the County's food and nutrition security status and introduces the concept of a 'nutritious plate’ as a guide to sustainable, health-promoting food choices. Food and Nutrition Security Index (FNSI) is based on six pillars: health, agriculture, water and sanitation, education, environment (NDMA), and social protection.