All these are jobs that have shrunk or disappeared and with them, the ability to put food on the table. RIGHT TO FOODThe right to food is enshrined in article 43 (a) of the Kenyan constitution (2010). Food insecurity especially in urban areas was the discussion of APHRC’s first webinar, bringing together like-minded people to discuss the impact on the pandemic on this basic need. She noted that urban farming is very critical, especially for the most vulnerable households in informal settlements. In the discussions, we highlighted that often, those who live in urban informal settlements experience food scarcity at home, even when there is an abundance of food in the market, owing to limited purchasing power.

Source: Daily Nation June 09, 2020 11:48 UTC