Women Literacy and Household Food Security in Igambang’ombe Division, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya

Abstract

Many counties in Kenya are generally faced with food insecurity. Women play an active role in food production. However, the women’s potential is limited by inadequate levels of literacy which affects the way they access and utilize resources for sustainable agricultural production and household food security. This study examined the impact of women literacy on household food security in Igambang’ombe Division, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya.  The study established that the division is faced with food insecurity in spite of the fact that women play an active role in food production.  Women’s potential in Igambang’ombe Division is limited by inadequate level of literacy.  The study recommended that all agricultural stakeholders should be sensitized on literacy competencies and its relationship with sustained food security.

Keywords: Household Food Security, Literacy Competencies