Goal

Reduce prevalence of child malnutrition

FROM Commitment: NutritionImprovement through Cash(NICHE)

Government (non-donor capacity) / Kenya

Ministry of Health, Kenya

Partner organisations:
Country government at any administrative level: Governemnt of Kenya
Multilateral organisations, including United Nations (UN) agencies: UNICEF
Date made: 02 Dec 2021
Related event: 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit
Verification status Find out more
NAF SMARTness index Lower moderate Find out more
Progress status On course See progress details
Targeted location Sub-national - The program is in five counties of Turkana, West Pokot, Marsabit, Kitui and Kilifi.
Targeted population Overall population (all ages, both sexes)
Population coverage 23,500.0
Duration January, 2019 - December, 2023

Progress

Indicator

Primary indicator Prevelence Of Stunting, Annual Kes Disbursed
Indicator monitor - NICHE program aims at improving Nutrition outcomes for Children under 2 years, pregnant women & lactating mothers. Routine monitoring is done

Reports

Stage Measurement Date Value Status
Baseline 2014 26%
Progress report July 2022 18% (stunting rates at 2022) On course
The reported progress indicates that the expected level thus far had been achieved, though must be maintained until the end date is reached.
Target December, 2023 24%

Nutrition Action Classification

Enabling

  • Financial
  • Operational
  • Leadership and governance
  • Research monitoring and data

Policy

  • Food environment
  • Food supply chain
  • Consumer knowledge
  • Nutrition care services

Impact

  • Undernutrition
  • Diet
  • Obesity and diet-related NCDs
  • Food and nutrition security

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