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This study investigated the socio-economic and cultural factors that affect the food security of children under five years in Boro Usigu Divisions of Siaya District in Western Kenya. Food insecurity is a common problem in the area and children under five are the most vulnerable group that are affected by the problem. Children always need adequate nutritious food for body maintenance and growth.

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Dr Wilfred K Subbo is currently, a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Anthropology Gender and African Studies, University of Nairobi, has been lecturing in the same institution for the last 22 years. Has an interest in cultural and development anthropology with particular focus on children´s food security as well as household food security.

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