On November 20th, Nandi County launched its County Nutrition Action Plan (CNAP) in the presence of County Governor Stephen Sang and Nutrition International President and CEO Joel Spicer, Nutrition International Africa Regional Director Dr. Richard Pendame and Nutrition International Kenya Country Director Martha Nyagaya. A representative from Kenya’s Nutrition and Dietetics Division, Betty Samburu, was also among the speakers.

On November 19th, Vihiga County launched its County Nutrition Action Plan (CNAP) in the presence of County Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichilo, Head of Legal Affairs at Kenya’s Council of Governors Rosemary Njaramba, Nutrition International President and CEO Joel Spicer, Nutrition International Africa Regional Director Dr. Richard Pendame and Nutrition International Kenya Country Director Martha Nyagaya.

In Busia County, undernutrition affects mainly women and children, especially during the first 1,000 days (from conception to a child’s second birthday) due to their high nutrient requirement.

Four county governments in Kenya have launched their County Nutrition Action Plans (CNAPs) 2019-2023. The governors of Busia, Vihiga, Nandi and Makueni counties unveiled the plans during colourful events that brought together various stakeholders, among them Nutrition International’s President and CEO Joel Spicer, representatives from national and county ministries and departments, and nutrition partners.