African Dietetics Journal

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2005)

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A Policy Analysis of Household Food Waste and Food Security in Nairobi's Middle-Income Neighbourhoods, 2005

Kamau Ochieng, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Wanjiku Mwangi, Department of Epidemiology, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18543517
Published: January 6, 2005

Abstract

This study addresses a current research gap in Medicine concerning Association between household food waste generation and food security status in middle-income neighborhoods of Nairobi, Kenya in Kenya. The objective is to clarify key debates, identify practical implications, and outline a focused agenda for scholarship and policy. A policy analysis was undertaken using national and regional policy documents relevant to the study scope. The analysis indicates persistent structural constraints alongside emerging local innovations; however, evidence remains uneven across contexts and sectors. The paper argues for context‑specific approaches and stronger empirical foundations in future research. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. Association between household food waste generation and food security status in middle-income neighborhoods of Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya, Africa, Medicine, policy analysis This structured abstract provides a standardised summary to support rapid screening, indexing, and assessment of scholarly contribution.

How to Cite

Kamau Ochieng, Wanjiku Mwangi (2005). A Policy Analysis of Household Food Waste and Food Security in Nairobi's Middle-Income Neighbourhoods, 2005. African Dietetics Journal, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2005), 19-26. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18543517

Keywords

Food securityHousehold food wasteNairobiPolicy analysisSub-Saharan Africa

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