Strategies to Tackle Malnutrition: Advocacy and Policy Initiatives in Kenya
Learn about the impactful strategies employed in Kenya to combat malnutrition, including engaging political leaders, advocating for increased budget allocations, and implementing policy changes. Discover how initiatives like the Kenya Citizens Health Manifesto and the Breastfeeding Mothers Bill aim to improve nutrition outcomes.
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Allan Ragi, H.S.C. Executive Director KANCO Country Leadership of Nutrition Policy and Financing What It Takes to Tackle Malnutrition
The Challenge & Solution Challenge to get Domestic resources invested in Nutrition: National Regional (Africa- AU 2063 ) County Advocacy solution: o 3-part strategy to raise awareness of how to reduce malnutrition o Target political leaders at all levels of government o Get MPs attention on malnutrition through issue that interests them Lack of awareness about the right kind of nutrition funding to reduce malnutrition Strong investment in food security and nutrition (nutrition- sensitive programs) Pushing to increase investment for nutrition-specific interventions is resisted
Kenyas Citizens Health Manifesto (2017) Engaged during 2017 national elections Focused on Presidential candidates and aspiring governors Results: o 17 governors signed on o Counties prioritized nutrition Invest domestic resources in nutrition Asks: 15% increase of budget for nutrition specific interventions
Engage Parliamentarians (2018 2019) Kenya s GFF loan (Global Financing Facility for Every Woman, Every Child) Work through Parliamentary Health Committee Commit to WHA targets Results: o Statements made on the floor of Parliament Asks: Invest more in nutrition 10% increase in budget allocation for nutrition specific interventions
National-Level Coordination (2019 2020) Ask: Create an office or position at highest level for multi-sectoral coordination of nutrition intervention Budget analysis and Kenya Nutrition Action Plan 2018-2022 Led to financial ask: USD 10 million per year for 4 years
The Breastfeeding Mothers Bill (National Assembly Bill NO.74 of 2019) 11th November 2019 Leadership in Parliament to Change Nutrition Policy
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