Kajiado County Nutrition Action Plan 2016-2018

Abstract

Good nutrition is one of the key foundations for the development of a healthy and productive workforce with the first 1000 days of an individuals’ life being the most critical period. Investing in good nutrition particularly for women and children will be important to achieving the overall developmental goals for Kajiado County. Kajiado County Government recognizes that a high rate of malnutrition is a threat to achieving Sustainable Development Goals and Vision 2030 and goes against our constitution, which emphasizes on the right to highest standard of health. Reducing the rates of malnutrition in Kajiado is not just a health issue but calls for a multi-sectoral approach whereby different sectors join hands with a common goal. Communities must be empowered to claim their right to good nutrition and guided to play their role towards realizing this right.