Resilient Food Futures: Integrating Climate Adaptation, Governance, and Nutrition in Kenya?s Food Systems Transformation

@article{1709343,
      author = {Festus Kelonye},
      title = {Resilient Food Futures: Integrating Climate Adaptation, Governance, and Nutrition in Kenya?s Food Systems Transformation},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {8},
      number = {12},
      pages = {1672-1674},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1709343.pdf},
      abstract = {Kenya's food system is under stress from climate change, rapid demographic growth, and structural weaknesses in production, distribution, and governance. This review synthesizes current evidence on the state and trajectory of Kenya's food system, identifies key challenges such as poor nutrition, climate vulnerability, and policy fragmentation, and offers a framework for food systems transformation. We propose a systems-level response that integrates agroecological diversification, digital innovation, inclusive governance, and climate-smart infrastructure. This approach builds on emerging value chains, such as indigenous vegetables and aquaculture, and emphasizes youth and gender inclusion. A conceptual diagram is introduced to visualize Kenya?s food system and its transformation pathways. The paper concludes with policy recommendations and priorities for research, investment, and governance reform},
      keywords = {Food Systems, Climate Change, Food Security, Ago-ecology},
      month = {June},
  }