World Pulses Day is a designated United Nations global event to recognize the importance of pulses (chickpeas, dry beans, lentils, dry peas and lupins among others) as a global food. It has been proclaimed on February 10 of each year since 2019 by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 20, 2018. World Pulses Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the nutritional benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production with the aim of enhancing food security and nutrition. World Pulses Day also seeks to maintain the momentum gained during FAO’s announcement of 2016 as the International Year of Pulses. To partner, please contact Ronald Ayieta 0726 374 545 or [email protected], or Mary Kinyua 0711 710 639 or [email protected].

Source: Standard Digital February 22, 2021 16:52 UTC