National Information Platform for Food & Nutrition
@nipfnkenya
Strengthening Food Security and Nutrition information to influence strategic decisions. Implemented by KNBS&KIPPRA. An initiative by EU, FCDO & Gates Foundation
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The National Information Platform for Food & Nutrition this week continued with the dissemination of research findings and recommendations from studies focused on the devolved units. The team visited Nyamira, Kisii, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori and Siaya Counties and disseminated findings from eight nutrition studies.
The National Information Platform for Food & Nutrition undertook dissemination of research findings and policy recommendations from eight nutrition policy research papers and county nutrition index in Nandi, Garissa, Bomet and Uasin Gishu County. The workshop was attended by Senior County Officers.
The National Information Platform for Food & Nutrition today paid a courtesy call to Baringo County Governor, Hon.Benjamin Cheboi. Discussions focused on findings and policy recommendations from NIPFN nutrition policy research and the roll out of NIPFN in the County.
The National Information Platform for Food & Nutrition study examined the impact of cash transfers on key nutrition related outcomes. The findings reveal that beneficiary households receiving cash transfers exhibit a 10.6 % lower expenditure on food and consume 0.5 fewer food groups. Read more nipfn.kippra.or.ke/download/effec…
The National Information Platform for Food & Nutrition study reveals that having sufficient drinking water at the household level significantly reduces child stunting. Adequacy of water of 20-49 L per person per day as opposed to below 20L lowers the probability of stunting by 6.3% points. nipfn.kippra.or.ke/download/effec…
The National Information Platform for Food & Nutrition study examined the four pillars of food security and their influence on nutrition in the 47 counties. The study recommends strengthening the four pillars to enhance food security comprehensively. nipfn.kippra.or.ke/download/food-…
The National Information Platform for Food & Nutrition will on 21st November 2024 launch the National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition (NIPFN) Policy Research Papers. The seven policy research papers focus on drivers of stunting in Kenya and status of food and nutrition security among others
"Poor sanitation is a major contributor to under-nutrition and stunting in children, with open defecation and inadequate sanitation facilities leading to diarrheal and parasitic diseases," Dr Isabella Kiplagat, Senior Policy Analyst at National Information Platform for Food & Nutrition KIPPRA KNBStats
PlanningKE EPS Timothy Gakuu has on behalf of the PS, Amb.James Muhati, CBS launched the National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition (NIPFN) Research papers prepared by KIPPRA and KNBStats UNICEF Kenya Ministry of Health @kilimoKE Kenya Vision 2030 Gates Foundation Africa
@planning_KE The policy papers focus on nutrition and food security; the cost of nutritious school meals; and the relationship between drought early warning systems and food security. Amb.James Muhati, CBS KNBStats KIPPRA UNICEF Kenya @kilimoKE Ministry of Health Kenya Vision 2030
The National Information Platform for Food & Nutrition policy research papers are launched. Access the papers here nipfn.kippra.or.ke/publications #Nutrition #FoodSecurity
Kenya Economic Report 2025 is here! The National Treasury CS, Hon. Hon. FCPA John Mbadi Ng'ongo, EGH arrives to officially launch The Kenya Economic Report (KER) 2025. Themed “Creating Decent Jobs for Prosperity”, calls for accelerated policy action to translate economic growth into quality jobs for Kenyans.