Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, has said that science is the accelerator of food security and a key pillar of political stability.
He warned that without science, the world cannot build resilient food systems. And without food, nations cannot remain stable.
Mudavadi spoke during the official opening of CGIAR Science Week 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in Nairobi.
He questioned why hunger persists despite major advances in science and technology.
“Why are we still hungry when science and technology have given us the tools? This is a critical question we must ask ourselves,” he said.
He called for bold, science-driven solutions to address the global food security crisis.
Mudavadi urged leaders to adopt science and technology more intentionally. He said this would boost food production, fight agricultural diseases, and help tackle the effects of climate change.
He said this year’s theme, Welcoming Science, was timely as nations face rising food insecurity, climate shocks, and soil degradation.
He described the conference as a defining moment and stressed the need for collaboration among governments, researchers, and development partners.
Mudavadi praised Kenya’s long-standing partnership with CGIAR. He highlighted the work of ILRI, IFPRI, and KALRO in developing drought-tolerant crops, livestock vaccines, and climate-smart farming tools.
He said the hunger crisis calls for more practical, inclusive, and politically supported solutions.
“We must turn political will into political action,” he said. “We need more scientists, more funding, and stronger partnerships.”
Mudavadi reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to agricultural research. He said agriculture is central to the country’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda and food security priorities.
CGIAR Science Week 2025 is a week-long conference. It brings together global experts to scale up science-based solutions for agriculture, climate resilience, and sustainable food systems.
