Kenya Launches Food Policy Coalition to Tackle Rising NCD Burden
By Bruno Aero Family Media Staff Writer Nairobi, March 27, 2026 A powerful alliance of civil society organizations has come together to confront Kenya’s growing health crisis. Today, the Kenya Legal & Ethical Issues Network on HIV & AIDS (KELIN), International Institute for Legislative Affairs (IILA), African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), and the Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance of Kenya (NCD Alliance Kenya) officially launched the Food Policy Coalition Kenya . The Coalition aims to strengthen food environment policies through evidence-based advocacy, policy engagement, and public accountability. Its formation comes at a critical time: Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease now account for 43% of deaths in Kenya and more than half of hospital admissions , according to the Ministry of Health. Ultra-processed foods high in sugar, salt, and fats are...
