Impact of Gender Differences in the Prevalence of Food Security among Rural Households in Kenya

Gender inequality in accessing productive and economic resources has been a significant issue in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Kenya, where rural households face varying levels of food security. While existing research has extensively examined the general determinants of food security among rural households in Kenya, there is a significant gap in understanding how these determinants differ by gender.

Utilizing Kenya Integrated Household Budget Survey (KIHBS) 2015/16 data and a binary logistic regression model, this study seeks to examine the impact of gender differences on the prevalence of food security among rural households in Kenya, while controlling a set of household demographic and socio-economic characteristics. The findings revealed..