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Rwanda has made notable progress in food security, with 83% of its population now considered food secure, up from 79.2%, the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) announced Thursday.
The announcement was made during a press briefing on preparations for World Food Day, which Rwanda will celebrate on October 24, 2025. Globally, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) observes the day annually on October 16, though each country chooses its own celebration date.
State Minister in MINAGRI, Dr. Ndabamenye Telesphore, said the improvement is due to government initiatives promoting agriculture, including irrigation, expanded land cultivation, and campaigns encouraging citizens to maintain balanced diets.
“We have implemented strong agriculture and livestock development programs, and the government has allocated budgets to ensure citizens have access to sufficient food,” Dr. Ndabamenye said. He noted that Rwanda’s recovery efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic have also improved food availability.
Dr. Ndabamenye highlighted that severe food shortages have declined: “Those experiencing small or insufficient portions decreased from 2% to 1%, while the percentage of people eating only one meal a day dropped from 19% to 16%.”
Dr. Mukantwali Christine, head of the Nutrition Department at FAO Rwanda, emphasized that food security also means access to a balanced diet. She said a healthy diet should include at least 12 types of food, including cereals, root crops, vitamin-rich vegetables and fruits, meat, fish, milk, and water.
“Daily meals should include cereals and meat, with moderate fats,” she said. “Currently, only 5% of Rwandan households regularly have access to meat, fish, and milk in a week, while 95% do not.”
This year’s World Food Day theme is “Working Together to Ensure Sufficient Food for a Better Future.” Nyamagabe District, identified as most behind in food security, will host Rwanda’s celebrations.
Ahead of the event, MINAGRI is encouraging farmers to improve crop production for local markets. The celebrations will also promote planting fruit trees in schools to instill sustainable food habits among youth.
Short-cycle livestock, including chickens, pigs, and rabbits, will be distributed to households to improve access to essential nutrients.
FAO reports that over 700 million people worldwide lack sufficient food, including 240 million in sub-Saharan Africa.
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