Busia County has launched two policy frameworks to address nutritional challenges and forestall food systems.
The policies, including the Busia County Nutrition Action Plan (CNAP) 2023/2024-2027/2028 and the County Agri-Nutrition Implementation Strategy (CANIS) 2023-2027 were rolled out in a major push to eliminate malnutrition and strengthen food systems across the county.
Speaking during the launch at KALRO Alupe, Busia County CECM for agriculture Simplicius Mukok said that the achievement of good nutrition will be realised through smart agricultural practices that focus on the production of nutritious crops.
Mukok added that the County leadership was investing in value chain crops with high nutrition value. "In agriculture we produce tonnes of produce but the question remains: is it nutritious? We are more engaged in nutritious value chains like nyota beans, African leafy vegetables, soya beans, and traditional vegetables, among others, which we are going to invest in more," he said.
