The Global Hunger Report gives Kenya a score of 23.7, which lists it among 40 countries with a serious risk of hunger. The lesser the score, the lower the hunger levels are in the country. At 23.7, Kenya’s level of hunger score is above the global average of 18.2. Some 31.3 per cent of children under five years in Kenya are stunted, according to the Global Hunger Index. Hunger is at alarming levels in 11 countries while 40 countries, Kenya included, have serious levels of hunger.

Source: Standard Digital February 24, 2021 21:45 UTC