Episode 66: The Politics of Food in Nairobi

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The Kenyan Constitution states that every person has the right to be free from hunger, and to have adequate food of acceptable quality. This means that the people of Kenya are entitled to food security, which is when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient,, safe and nutritious food which meets their dietary needs and food preferences.

This week, we are joined by Grace Githiri, an urban planner and Geographical Information Systems expert, to look at food security in Nairobi, where 63 - 70% of the population lives in informal settlements which occupy only 6% of the land in Nairobi. Press play!

Resources

Cha Kula: Serving Thought for Food

The Route to Food Initiative

Nourishing livelihoods: Recognising and supporting food vendors in Nairobi’s informal settlements

Slum Almanac 2015/2016: Tracking Improvement in the Lives of Slum Dwellers

World Habitat Day 2014 – ‘Voices from Slums’

2017 Situational Analysis: Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Kwa Reuben & Viwandani

Improving Access to Justice and Basic Services: Situational Analysis Report

Nairobi: Inventory

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (2017)

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Episode 62: Tax Justice in Kenya

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