FOLU celebrates World Soil Day, Advocates for 2030 Action Plan

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Principal Secretary State Department of Crop Development and Research Dr. Paul Ronoh and AGRA East and Southern Africa Regional Manager Prof. Jean Jacques Muhinda

Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) Kenya and other partners of the Coalition, today hosted the World Soil Day Conference themed “Enhancing Soil Health for Sustainable Food Systems” in Nairobi.

The conference brought together more than 100 stakeholders to discuss the vital role soil health and management play in pursuing food production that meets the nutritional needs of Kenya’s growing population.

Also, during the conference, The Kenya Food Systems and Land Use Action plan 2024-2030 that makes recommendations on building a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient food system for Kenya was launched. This strategic plan prioritises key issues such as sustainable land use, productive and regenerative agriculture, healthy diets, reducing food loss and waste, protecting and restoring nature and whole system transition through gender, youth and social inclusion.

Kenya’s agriculture sector, integral to its economy and food