Government Sector Nutrition Policies and Strategies

The brief is based on a desk review of national and county-level policies and strategies in Kenya, particularly in Isiolo and Marsabit counties. The review highlights gaps and weaknesses in mainstreaming nutrition into government planning, budgeting, and implementation, as well as inadequate financing and coordination mechanisms for nutrition interventions. The brief also provides recommendations for addressing these gaps and weaknesses, including the need for a dedicated national multi-sectoral nutrition coordination platform, a legal framework for county-level nutrition coordination, and increased financing for nutrition interventions.