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Why youth should embrace farming for Kenya to be food secure in future

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga was addressing sunflower farmers during seeds distribution at Rawinji Chief’s Camp in Kasipul Constituency. [File, Standard]

The youth have been told to embrace farming  to enhance sustainability in Kenyan food security.

This comes amid a concern that many young people in the country abandon crop production for elderly persons. However, this situation is predisposing Kenya to the risks of a serious food shortage in the future.

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