Kenyans unable to afford a healthy diet rise by 9m

The share of Kenyans struggling to access a healthy diet has increased to 76.3 percent of the population from 69.8 percent in 2017.

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The number of Kenyans unable to afford a healthy diet has increased by 9.6 million over the past eight years on costly meals and reduced disposable income.

Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), a United Nations agency, says 43.9 million Kenyans cannot afford a healthy diet, up from 34.3 million in 2017.

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