A Cry in the Shadows on World Food Day
World Food Day, a day meant to celebrate and raise awareness about the fundamental human right to access nutritious food, is an occasion that should be marked with hope and unity. In Kenya, however, World Food Day has taken on a bitter irony. It is a day that serves as a stark reminder of the paradoxical situation in which many of us find ourselves – struggling to afford basic food, despite the country's agricultural potential. The cost of living has soared to unprecedented levels, leaving ordinary Kenyans struggling to make ends meet. The high cost of food, coupled with escalating prices for basic necessities, has made survival a daily battle for many. To put it in perspective, the average Kenyan household now spends a significant portion of its income on food alone. Families are often forced to choose between buying essential items and putting food on the table. A government's primary responsibility is to serve its citizens and safeguard their well-being. In Kenya, however, t...