Severe Hunger
By: Jemmy Gitonga
Whom do we blame for the severe hunger that has now become a global issue having been a critical problem in our country since time immemorial? Six decades ago, the fight against hunger and poverty was one the key agendas that we were to implement as we ushered in the new government from the colonial rulers having fought for our independence.
Sadly, sixty years later we are still experiencing the very same calamities we did back in the days. So many families are struggling to put food on the table let alone provide other basic necessities. Poverty and hunger have become part and parcel of our lives. We have witnessed people suffer from severe deficiency diseases and others lost their lives due to hunger. Livestock meant for the benefits of the people rearing them, have paid the cost of drastic climatic changes due to global warming. Poor planning and embezzlement of public funds, set aside to promote growth and development of the low income earning citizens are some the contributing factors of this predicament.
We have fertile lands why not promote irrigation farming and not just rely on the unreliable rainfall? Hunger should not be an issue in our country if people invested in the right farming practices that promote agri-business enterprises. With that, poverty would be a historical tale we tell our future generations. Otherwise how much loss are we willing to witness in order to take action? Something needs to be done urgently and for once come up with some permanent solutions.
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