Naema Celestine 
Purity Nelima
For many years indigenous crops in the country have been considered as poor man’s food,leading to their low consumption despite the consumption value.
But in the heart of Bungoma county, a green revolution is quietly transforming the lives of a couple, who are turning to indigenous crops but for a healthier future.
Mandali Masoga, a retired head teacher and his wife Mary Adhiambo from Mabusi village, in Bungoma county said that they have found a new way to deal with food insecurity.
He further says,besides being in high demand, traditional crops and vegetables take a relatively shorter period to mature for harvest after planting.Mrs Masoga says, food crops and vegetables are rich in nutrients that protect the body from free radicals.
According to Kenya demographic and health survey in the year 2022, 18%of children are stunted,28% of Kenyans are obese, 38% of women are affected by Anemia and Iron deficiency in children is more than 16%.
The farmers tend to address the narrowing variety of people’s diet, at a time when nutrient poor processed foods are dominating dinner plates.
