Progress is possible. Kenya proves it every day. When a nation treats social protection as a right you see the shift from survival to stability.

In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, Dr. Lynett Ochuma, Acting Secretary at the State Department for Social Protection in Senior Citizens Affairs in Kenya, explains how the country is rewriting the fight against hunger. Moving beyond short-term cash transfers, Kenya implements an economic inclusion strategy known as the Ultra-Poor Graduation strategy pairing financial support with mentorship, productive assets, climate-resilient enterprises, and community-led targeting to build lasting income.

You hear how participants increase meal frequency, strengthen savings through village associations, and gain access to national social protection systems through digital registries. Youth engagement, political will, and global partnerships add momentum that extends beyond Kenya's borders.

Press play on this episode of From Vulnerability to Resilience: How Kenya Is Rewriting the Fight Against Hunger and step into a real-world blueprint for change.

Dr. Lynett Ochuma is the Acting Secretary at the State Department for Social Protection in Senior Citizens Affairs in Kenya, where she leads the country's groundbreaking Economic Inclusion Program. With over 31 years in public service, she has been instrumental in advancing Kenya's Ultra-Poor Graduation Strategy, shifting families from vulnerability to resilience through rights-based social protection. As Vice Chair of the Global Alliance Board of Champions for Ending Poverty and Hunger, she champions inclusive development and global collaboration to accelerate progress toward Zero Hunger. Under her leadership, Kenya has strengthened legal frameworks, scaled cash transfers, and built systems that empower the poorest households to become self-reliant.

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Suman Roy is a globally recognized leader in food security, poverty reduction, and community resilience. As the founder of Feed Scarborough and a key force behind Hunger-Free Canada and the Zero Hunger Project, he is dedicated to ensuring no one goes to bed hungry. He played a pivotal role in crafting Toronto's first Food Strategy and has represented Canada at the United Nations and FAO to champion sustainable development goals. With multiple global leadership awards, including CEO of the Year (NGO) and Visionary of the Year, Suman is a sought-after expert on global food security. His mission is clear: to create a hunger-free, resilient future for all.

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