The National Assembly's rejection of payment of Sh2.5 billion to millers for last year's maize subsidy is further proof that subsidies are undesirable and unaffordable.
Food fortification, addition of vitamins and minerals to improve nutritional quality of food, is recognised as a cost-effective strategy to address micronutrient malnutrition.
Malnutrition, in all its forms, remains a significant challenge in Kenya, with devastating consequences for public health, economic development, and social well-being.