WVK Calls For Stronger Partnership To End Hunger As Nation Marks WFD In Homabay

HOMA BAY, October 27, 2025 — As Kenya joins the global community in marking World Food Day 2025, World Vision Kenya (WVK) has called for united action to end hunger and malnutrition, emphasizing that access to food is a basic human right. This year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” underscores the need for collaboration among governments, communities, and individuals to build a food-secure future for all.

According to the latest data, hunger remains a global crisis, with over 673 million people worldwide going without enough food in 2024, and more than 2 billion people experiencing severe food insecurity. Africa continues to face the greatest burden, with one in five people struggling with hunger.

In Kenya, the situation remains alarming. An estimated 15.5 million Kenyans are severely food insecure, while about 800,000 children under five suffer from acute malnutrition. The country ranks 90th out of 125 on the Global Hunger Index, reflecting the severity of the challenge. Malnutrition also comes at a high economic cost, draining nearly KSh 374 billion annually around 7% of the national GDP.

World Vision Kenya (WVK) has reaffirmed its commitment to ending hunger through community-driven and sustainable solutions. Working closely with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, the organization supports smallholder farmers in cultivating nutritious crops such as orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, groundnuts, and honey, alongside dairy and poultry farming initiatives that enhance both income and nutrition.

Over the past year, WVK’s programs including Building Secure Livelihoods, Empowered World View, Saving for Transformation, and Regreening Communities have helped 79,500 households increase food production and improve dietary diversity. The organization has also:

• Trained 25,000 smallholder farmers in climate-smart and nutrition-sensitive agriculture.
• Distributed 150,000 seedlings of high-value, nutritious crops.
• Provided nutrition screening and referrals for 50,000 children.
• Supported school feeding programs benefiting 40,000 learners nationwide.
• Empowered 18,000 caregivers through savings groups that enhance food security.

Through its ENOUGH Campaign, World Vision Kenya continues to advocate for greater investment in school feeding programs that use locally sourced foodhelping children stay healthy, learn better, and thrive.

“As Kenyans, we have the power and responsibility to end hunger. But we can’t do it alone,” said Gilbert Kamanga, National Director of World Vision Kenya. “We must work hand in hand with government, communities, donors, and families to ensure every Kenyan has enough nutritious food. The choices we make today will shape the future our children inherit.”