Dr. Jacqueline Kung'u (@jkkungu) 's Twitter Profile
Dr. Jacqueline Kung'u

@jkkungu

Nutrition scientist working at the interface of research, policy and programs. Research Scientist @aphrc Maternal Child & Adolescent Nutrition research.

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Betty Kibaara: The recent Ministerial Meeting of the School Meals Coalition in Nairobi highlighted the urgent need to bolster support for School Meal Programs (SMPs) and illustrate Kenya’s leadership in climate-resilient initiatives. businessdailyafrica.com/bd/opinion-ana…

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Today, #IamAPHRC’s Nutrition and Food Systems team is hosting a National Policymakers’ Dialogue Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together key stakeholders to explore how school feeding programs can be leveraged to promote access to healthy and sustainable food for schools in

Today, #IamAPHRC’s Nutrition and Food Systems team is hosting a National Policymakers’ Dialogue Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together key stakeholders to explore how school feeding programs can be leveraged to promote access to healthy and sustainable food for schools in
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This week it was exciting to learn that our #100&Change by MacArthur Foundation award application (see link to synopsis youtu.be/NDoMnLlngOY?si…) has passed the participatory review stage to Wise Heads review stage alongside 499 others. Cross your fingers tightly with us for favorable

This week it was exciting to learn that our #100&amp;Change by <a href="/macfound/">MacArthur Foundation</a>  award application (see link to synopsis youtu.be/NDoMnLlngOY?si…) has passed the participatory review stage to Wise Heads review stage alongside 499 others. Cross your fingers tightly with us  for favorable
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How can iodine status monitoring systems be improved for accurate, cost-effective, and sustainable surveillance? USAID’s Enhancing #Nutrition Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning in the Health Sector Activity (NuMERAL), implemented by RTI International, #IamAPHRC, and

How can iodine status monitoring systems be improved for accurate, cost-effective, and sustainable surveillance?

USAID’s Enhancing #Nutrition Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning in the Health Sector Activity (NuMERAL), implemented by RTI International, #IamAPHRC, and
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Kenyans deserve clear front-of-pack food labels! In TheStarKenya, #IamAPHRC’s Kirui Caliph and @hope_shete highlight their role in fighting non-communicable diseases. buff.ly/4gGOG6O. #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch International Institute for Legislative Affairs NCD Alliance Kenya KELIN NCCK Kenya

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The final APHRC newsletter of 2024 is here! 'Stories of Change: The Wins and Strides.' It showcases the incredible achievements of #IamAPHRC teams this year - as told by staff. It's a must-read! Dive in here: buff.ly/49KeNqZ. #WeAreAfrica #APHRCReasearch

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🎉 2024 Wrapped! THANK YOU for supporting our mission towards #ZeroHunger through a #RightsBasedApproach. Happy Holidays! Here’s to a future where everyone has access to safe and nutritious food. #Agroecology #Right2Food #AfriFOODLinks APHRC Wellcome ICLEI Africa

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👇Great insights on wholesome wellness by Dr Esther Dindi as she speaks to us at APHRC as we celebrate #InternationalWomensDay The theme of #IWD2025 "For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment." #IamAPHRC

👇Great insights on wholesome wellness by Dr Esther Dindi as she speaks to us at <a href="/aphrc/">APHRC</a> as we celebrate #InternationalWomensDay

The theme of  #IWD2025  "For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment." 

#IamAPHRC
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#IamAPHRC met with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) to explore shared priorities and opportunities for collaboration. The meeting, led by Dr. Andre-Pascal Kengne (APHRC) and Dr. Steven Were Omamo (IFPRI), focused on aligning efforts in food systems and

#IamAPHRC met with the International Food Policy Research Institute (<a href="/IFPRI/">IFPRI</a>) to explore shared priorities and opportunities for collaboration. The meeting, led by Dr. Andre-Pascal Kengne (APHRC) and Dr. Steven Were Omamo (IFPRI), focused on aligning efforts in food systems and
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We are excited to launch the Food Safety Training Manual for Street Food Vendors in Nairobi! Developed in partnership with University of Nairobi and County Government 047 under the HealthyFoodAfrica project, the manual promotes safe, nutritious meals for all. 🔗buff.ly/dxrA9Em #WeAreAfrica

We are excited to launch the Food Safety Training Manual for Street Food Vendors in Nairobi! Developed in partnership with <a href="/uonbi/">University of Nairobi</a> and <a href="/047County/">County Government 047</a> under the <a href="/HealthyFoodAfr/">HealthyFoodAfrica</a> project, the manual promotes safe, nutritious meals for all.

🔗buff.ly/dxrA9Em

#WeAreAfrica
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#IamAPHRC at Gates Foundation dusty dylan “People will die, but we will never know because even the programs to count the dead are cut.” Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo on The New York Times earlier in the year. This is a provocative statement, but some might say it's a little bit far-fetched. How real is the

#IamAPHRC at <a href="/gatesfoundation/">Gates Foundation</a>
<a href="/25/">dusty dylan</a>

“People will die, but we will never know because even the programs to count the dead are cut.” <a href="/CKyobutungi/">Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo</a> on <a href="/nytimes/">The New York Times</a> earlier in the year. This is a provocative statement, but some might say it's a little bit far-fetched. How real is the
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Happening now! We’re joining the webinar launching 2 new Communities of Practice on school meals, sustainability, & health. Excited to engage with global partners on how school meals can drive food systems transformation & promote planetary health. APHRC #ZeroHunger

Happening now!

We’re joining the webinar launching 2 new Communities of Practice on school meals, sustainability, &amp; health.

Excited to engage with global partners on how school meals can drive food systems transformation &amp; promote planetary health.
<a href="/aphrc/">APHRC</a> 
 #ZeroHunger
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Our very own Dr. Jacqueline Kung'u presenting APHRC's holistic model for school feeding programs at the launch of the Diets & Planetary Health Community of Practice, which we proudly co-chair. #APHRCResearch #ZeroHunger #Right2Food #FeedTheFuture

Our very own <a href="/JKKungu/">Dr. Jacqueline Kung'u</a> presenting <a href="/aphrc/">APHRC</a>'s  holistic model for school feeding programs at the launch of the Diets &amp; Planetary Health Community of Practice, which we proudly co-chair.

#APHRCResearch #ZeroHunger #Right2Food #FeedTheFuture
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#WorldBreastfeedingWeek2025 is here. This year’s theme calls for investment in people, policies, and environments that support breastfeeding. Dr. Jacqueline Kung’u shares why it matters and how APHRC is helping build lasting systems. 🔗buff.ly/fd55J5i #WBW2025

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Kenya’s progress on breastfeeding needs more than policy. It needs action. #IamAPHRC’s Sofia Jomo explores key laws and what it takes to turn them into real support. 🔗 buff.ly/Jf6dazc #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2025 #WBW2025 #BreastfeedingSupport #APHRCResearch

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#IamAPHRC’s Alice Ritho 🤭 will be at the International Congress of Nutrition 2025 in Paris, France (Aug 24–29) where she will share insights on school feeding programs in Kenya, highlighting challenges and solutions for effective food and nutrition interventions. #ICN2025

#IamAPHRC’s <a href="/Rithow_Alice/">Alice Ritho 🤭</a> will be at the International Congress of Nutrition 2025 in Paris, France (Aug 24–29) where she will share insights on school feeding programs in Kenya, highlighting challenges and solutions for effective food and nutrition interventions.

#ICN2025
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📢The 2025 Food Festival is around the corner! During this year’s edition, we are partnering with: WHH Kenya - Welthungerhilfe @TisaKenya SUN CSA KENYA Institute For Food Justice And Development Article 43 Committee ( SJCWG) and Right to Food Coalition to foster collaboration to create sustainable and resilient food systems for everyone.

📢The 2025 Food Festival is around the corner!

During this year’s edition, we are partnering with: <a href="/WHH_Kenya/">WHH Kenya - Welthungerhilfe</a> <a href="/TISAKenya/">@TisaKenya</a>  <a href="/SUN_CSA_KENYA/">SUN CSA KENYA</a> <a href="/ifjad_/">Institute For Food Justice And Development</a>  <a href="/Article43Rights/">Article 43 Committee ( SJCWG)</a> and Right to Food Coalition to foster collaboration to create sustainable and resilient food systems for everyone.
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Join us and our partners (including AGRA - Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems.) today at 2 p.m. in Solo Jones room for an engaging discussion on improving food and nutrition security. #FoodSystems #FoodSecurity #IFAJ #IFAJ2025