Food Insecurity in Kenya Case Study - F. o. F. Flashcards
Briefly outline Kenya.
- In East Africa
- Population: 44 million
What is Kenya’s economy based on?
- Tourism
- Telecoms
- Agriculture
- Construction
How many jobs does agriculture provide in Kenya?
5 million
Describe the physical geography of Kenya and identify if the environment is suitable for growing crops.
- Savanna, lake lands, mountains, Great Rift Valley
- Is suitable for farming
How many in Kenya face chronic food insecurity?
10 million
What is one of the leading causes of urban food insecurity?
- Infrastructure construction
- Tribal tensions
- Displacement of farmers
What is the anticipated proportion of Kenya’s population living in urban areas by 2050?
50%
What is currently happening to food prices in Kenya?
They are rising
What is one potential solution to food insecurity in rural areas?
Sack gardening
Give an example of where sack gardening is popular.
Kibera, Nairobi
What are some of the foods grown in sacks?
Spinach, tomatoes, onions, kale
What are some of the benefits of sack gardening?
- Young people employed
- Wages
- Training
- Provides meal
How can sack farming help areas’ economies?
- Some money made can be used as credit within society
- Credits enable start-ups to be funded
How can sack farming improve people’s quality of life?
It improves health and helps support the immune system against illness eg HIV
Why can sack farming be effective?
- Appropriate technology
- Cheap, accessible
What is an environmental issue with sack gardening?
Widespread soil contamination
What is happening to Kibera’s reliance on food aid?
Its increasing
How does the WFP help feed Kenya?
Provides 1 million children with their sole meal of the day
Where does Kenya rank globally in terms of the amount of food aid it receives?
4th in the world
