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Our mission is to improve access to healthier diets for all by improving the availability, affordability, desirability, and sustainability of nutritious and safe foods, and reducing the consumption of unhealthy and unsafe foods

This week, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Kenya joined Nakuru County Government - Official and other stak...
31/07/2026

This week, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Kenya joined Nakuru County Government - Official and other stakeholders in a three-day consultative workshop to develop the Nakuru County Nutrition Action Plan (2027–2032).

The workshop provided an opportunity for county and sub-county health leaders, nutrition experts and development partners to review progress under the current plan, discuss emerging nutrition challenges and agree on practical priorities for the years ahead.

The new plan will help guide efforts to prevent malnutrition, strengthen maternal, infant and young child nutrition, promote healthy diets and improve access to nutrition services at community level.

For GAIN Kenya, being part of this process meant contributing to a county-led approach that brings evidence, expertise and different stakeholders together to address nutrition challenges in Nakuru.

The work continues beyond the workshop: the priorities identified must translate into coordinated action that improves the nutrition and wellbeing of families across the county.

Yesterday, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Kenya held the Nairobi City County Government Stakeholders Forum for t...
29/07/2026

Yesterday, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Kenya held the Nairobi City County Government Stakeholders Forum for the Vegetables for All (Veg4All) project.

The forum brought together representatives from Nairobi County departments, including Trade, Agriculture, Public Health and Nutrition, as well as mama mbogas, market facilitators and development partners.

Stakeholders reviewed progress of Veg4All activities in the county, shared feedback from implementation and discussed actions to strengthen the ongoing next phase of the project.

Among the actions identified were strengthening market clean-up efforts, supporting household follow-up through existing community structures, promoting simple and affordable vegetable recipes, and deepening engagement with the county government.

Yesterday, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Kenya officially kicked off the Large Scale Food Fortification (LSFF) ...
08/07/2026

Yesterday, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Kenya officially kicked off the Large Scale Food Fortification (LSFF) project with an inception meeting bringing together key stakeholders from across Kenya's food fortification ecosystem.

Funded by the Gates Foundation, the project seeks to strengthen Kenya's food fortification programme by addressing gaps in coverage, compliance and stakeholder coordination, while improving laboratory systems, regulatory monitoring and technical capacity.

The meeting brought together representatives from government, regulatory agencies, food manufacturers, laboratories, development partners, civil society, academia and the private sector to align on the project's priorities and implementation approach.

GAIN Kenya Deputy Country Director, Dennis Aberi, called for continued collaboration and data sharing to strengthen food fortification systems, while Madam Leila Odhiambo, speaking on behalf of the The Ministry of Health's Division of Nutrition and Dietetics, recognised GAIN's contribution to strengthening food fortification in Kenya through technical and financial support since 2010.

The project will build on these partnerships to strengthen quality assurance systems and improve compliance, helping ensure fortified foods consistently meet national standards and contribute to addressing micronutrient deficiencies across the country.

Thank you to all the institutions and partners who joined us and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Kenya's food fortification programme.

FINAS 2026 may have concluded, but the momentum to transform Kenya's food systems continues.Over three days, Global Alli...
06/07/2026

FINAS 2026 may have concluded, but the momentum to transform Kenya's food systems continues.

Over three days, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Kenya joined governments, development partners, investors, financial institutions and the private sector to explore how sustainable financing can accelerate healthier, more resilient food systems.

One of the summit's major milestones was the launch of the Kenya National Agrifood Systems Investment Plan (NASIP) 2026 to 2030, a KES 1.08 trillion investment roadmap that will guide Kenya's agrifood systems transformation over the next five years.

GAIN Kenya played a significant role in developing the Investment Plan by providing technical support, evidence generation and food systems analysis, while bringing together national and county governments, the private sector and development partners to help shape priority investments for healthier and more resilient food systems.

During the summit, GAIN Kenya Country Director, Ruth Okowa, called for financing that reaches the right people and priorities, ensuring investments improve nutrition, strengthen resilience and create sustainable livelihoods.

GAIN also hosted a side event where partners launched the County Government of Kisumu Financial Flows to Food Systems (3FS) Preliminary Results, highlighting how better financial tracking can strengthen accountability and guide smarter investment decisions.

Speakers including H.E. Caitríona Ingoldsby Ambassador, Irish Embassy in Kenya and Dr. Mathew Owili, Deputy Governor of Kisumu County, emphasised that evidence, partnerships and coordinated investment are essential to transforming food systems.

Thank you to everyone who engaged with us during FINAS 2026. We look forward to continuing this journey together.

📍 We're live at FINAS 2026!GAIN Kenya's side event, "Unlocking Sustainable Financing for Nutrition Sensitive Food System...
01/07/2026

📍 We're live at FINAS 2026!

GAIN Kenya's side event, "Unlocking Sustainable Financing for Nutrition Sensitive Food Systems", has officially kicked off with opening remarks from our Country Director, Ruth Okowa.

She highlighted Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition's work over the past 15 years in Kenya to improve access to healthier diets through stronger policies, evidence based decision making, support for agrifood businesses, food fortification, and partnerships that strengthen food systems.

Today's conversation is exploring how the Financing Flows for Food Systems (3Fs) approach can help counties strengthen financial tracking, improve investment planning and attract sustainable financing to deliver healthier diets and more resilient food systems.

Stay with us throughout the session as we share key insights from the discussions.

📢 Join Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Kenya tomorrow at FINAS 2026!Financing is key to transforming Africa's foo...
30/06/2026

📢 Join Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Kenya tomorrow at FINAS 2026!

Financing is key to transforming Africa's food systems, but how do we ensure investments also improve nutrition and create healthier, more resilient communities?

Join us for GAIN Kenya's side event from 11.30am - 1pm:

"Unlocking Sustainable Financing for Nutrition Sensitive Food Systems: Evidence, Partnerships and Sub national Level Innovations, Stock Take of Financial Flows for Food Systems (3Fs)"

Together, we'll explore how better evidence can strengthen investment decisions, improve resource allocation and support governments to prioritise nutrition in food systems financing.

Whether you're a policymaker, investor, researcher, development partner or private sector leader, your voice matters.

If you're attending FINAS 2026 at the KICC, don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation on building sustainable food systems for Africa.

See you there!

How can we build food systems that are productive, resilient and nutritious for everyone?At FINAS 2026, Global Alliance ...
30/06/2026

How can we build food systems that are productive, resilient and nutritious for everyone?

At FINAS 2026, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Kenya Country Director, Ruth Okowa, shared a powerful message. Transforming Africa's food systems starts with transforming how we finance them.

Investments in food systems should go beyond increasing production. They should improve nutrition, strengthen resilience, create jobs and ensure everyone has access to safe, affordable and nutritious foods.

GAIN Kenya is working alongside government, development partners and the private sector to make this vision a reality through stronger policies, evidence based investment planning, support for agrifood businesses, food fortification and healthier food environments.

The call to action:

🌱 Governments should prioritise nutrition and food systems transformation in national and county budgets.

🤝 The private sector should invest in innovations that make nutritious foods more accessible and affordable.

🌍 Development partners and financial institutions should support integrated financing solutions that strengthen resilient food systems and improve nutrition outcomes.

Achieving healthier diets for all will require stronger partnerships, smarter investments and shared commitment across the food system.

🎉 The Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) dialogue 2026 has kicked off!Over the next three days, Global All...
30/06/2026

🎉 The Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) dialogue 2026 has kicked off!

Over the next three days, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Kenya will be joining leaders from across Africa to explore how innovative financing can accelerate the transformation of agrifood systems that deliver healthier diets, stronger livelihoods and greater resilience.

From keynote sessions to technical discussions and partner events, we're excited to share how GAIN is helping shape nutrition-sensitive investments through evidence, partnerships and policy support.

👉 Find out where GAIN will be participating during the summit:
https://www.gainhealth.org/events/gain-kenya-showcase-leadership-financing-nutrition-sensitive-food-systems-finas-2026 -at-finas

💬 We'd love to hear from you! Follow our journey throughout the summit and join the conversation using .

Earlier this month, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Kenya joined fellow development partners, county leaders, civ...
24/06/2026

Earlier this month, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Kenya joined fellow development partners, county leaders, civil society organizations, and NGOs at the Kilifi County Government Governor's Development Partners Roundtable, convened by H.E. Governor Gideon Maitha Mung'aro and H.E. Deputy Governor Flora Mbetsa.

The forum provided an important opportunity for partners to engage with county leadership, share ongoing initiatives, and explore ways to better align efforts with Kilifi County's development priorities.

Discussions focused on key sectors including health, education, water and sanitation, livelihoods, environmental conservation, governance, and community development.

One message stood out throughout the discussions: development outcomes are strongest when partners work together. Kilifi County's focus on co-creating projects and coordinating interventions presents an opportunity to maximize resources, build synergies, and deliver greater impact for communities.

We commend the County Government of Kilifi for creating a platform that brings partners together around shared goals and priorities. GAIN remains committed to supporting collaborative approaches that contribute to healthier communities, stronger food systems, and sustainable development.

What if we stopped seeing drylands as areas of vulnerability and started seeing them as engines of growth, resilience an...
23/06/2026

What if we stopped seeing drylands as areas of vulnerability and started seeing them as engines of growth, resilience and nutrition?

That was one of the powerful messages that emerged from the 3rd Dryland Agriculture & Food Systems in the Face of Climate Change Conference held last week at LUKENYA UNIVERSITY.

The conference brought together researchers, policymakers, development partners, private sector actors and community leaders to discuss how Kenya's dryland food systems can drive climate resilience, improved nutrition and sustainable economic growth.

Speaking during the conference, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Kenya Country Director, Ruth Okowa, challenged participants to rethink perceptions of Kenya's ASALs:

"I don't see a nutrition crisis waiting to happen. I see millions of people with the wisdom, crops, livestock and traditions to feed themselves and their children well. What they lack is not knowledge, but investment, infrastructure and a policy environment that takes them seriously."

Some of the key lessons from the discussions included:

✅ Drylands are home to nutritious, climate-resilient foods such as sorghum, millet, cowpeas and camel milk.

✅ Women and young people are at the centre of food systems transformation and innovation.

✅ Nutrition must be integrated into investments across agriculture, livestock, irrigation and market systems.

✅ Stronger partnerships and innovative financing models are needed to unlock the full potential of dryland economies.

✅ True success should be measured by healthier, more diverse diets and improved livelihoods for communities.

At GAIN Kenya, we believe that investing in dryland food systems is investing in healthier communities, stronger livelihoods and a more resilient future.

Thank you to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, International Livestock Research Institute, Lukenya University, EdSource Africa, Food & Land Use Coalition - FOLU Kenya and all partners for convening this important conversation and advancing solutions that put people, nutrition and resilience at the centre of development.

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