KISUMU COUNTY FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY 2023 – 2027

Summary

The Strategy identifies six key thematic areas geared towards supporting the food system by strengthening the Food system governance, Production, Post-harvest handling and value addition, Infrastructure development; Market access and ICT; Nutrition, food safety and health and mainstreaming Cross Cutting issues. To achieve the above, the following broad objectives have been identified towards realizing the intended outcome of a sustainable food system: – i) To formulate appropriate regulatory instruments that supports implementation of the policies; ii) To strengthen production, post-harvest-handling and value addition of all agricultural produce; iii) To develop, improve and expand basic physical structures, network and facilities that support sustainable food systems; iv) To enhance reliable agri-food market access and market information; v) To guide and enhance access to healthy, nutritious and safe food in Kisumu County; vi) To attain consistent food and nutrition security for county residents while safeguarding the commercial interests and mainstreaming cross-cutting issues