Kabanda David is a food and adequate living rights practitioner in East Africa. Food justice, Agroecology and livelihoods.

Joined September 2011
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With 66% of Ugandan learners lacking access to school meals, feeding children shouldn't be charity, it should be a legal obligation. This #DayOfTheAfricanChild, let us awaken our advocacy for laws that protect every child. Food is a right, not a privilege. #CefrohtUG
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Having youths in this healthy diets’ campaign is a guarantee for a safe future. Thank you @CefrohtUg
YOUR PLATE, YOUR HEALTH, YOUR VOICE: Youth Driving Food Policy Change x.com/i/spaces/1nxnRRjvoDMxO
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We also need to train on healthy diets. Mothers heathy eating patterns can be very helpful . @CefrohtUg
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Come to @CefrohtUg Legal Aid Clinic. It is for your future and legacy. #Adequate Living
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What a parting shot from the inimitable erudite Lord Justice Fredrick Egonda Ntende, the Chief Justice Uganda never had! All “chitijens”must listen. Justice must have compassion. Justice must have a soul!
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If the public can’t quit the habit, the law must step in. @DrOmaginoJohn argues that when voluntary dietary changes fail, legal frameworks are non-negotiable. We need hybrid regulations to regulate industrial trans fatty acids from our food supply. It’s time to move beyond mere discussions to enforcement. #CefrohtUg #TransFatFreeUG #TransFatFreeEAC
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We need to be careful about fast foods. What if you embraced #slowfood
"Fast food might be pushing you faster to your death." A bold statement from Dr. @davidkabanda (Ph.D). In our latest podcast episode, we’re discussing why it’s time to rethink our relationship with ultra-processed foods and advocate for safer and healthier alternatives. Watch the full episode here🎙️ youtu.be/OczINOEntj8si=WTSb2… #CefrohtUg #TransFatFreeUG #TransFatFreeEAC
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Happy Mother's day to all the women who birth and nurture life in our homes through the food they grow, prepare and choose for the families It's our duty to support formulation of policies and regulations that give the mothers a right to know what is the food they purchase for families. #CefrohtUg #FOPWL
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Hungry for legal insights in food policies? ⚖️ Join us for our upcoming CLE training: FOOD AND THE LAW 2026. We’re diving into the regulations shaping the plate! 📅 Friday, May 8, 2026 🕘 09:00 AM (EAT) Don't miss out, secure your spot today! 🔗 Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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There is too much hidden harm in the food environments currently. We need regulations to guide stakeholders @CefrohtUg
The #MassMediaCampaignLaunch is underway focusing on Kenya’s growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The session opened with a virtual presentation by Zachary Muriuki from @MOH_Kenya, highlighting the need for stronger food policies, Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWL), restrictions on unhealthy food marketing to children, and the elimination of industrially produced trans fats (iTFAs). Media professionals were also challenged to help shape healthier food environments through accurate, evidence-based reporting. #FoodPolicyKE #WhatsInMyFoodKE
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One of the telling things about our society at our functions is how we behave around food: 1. People loading more food on their plates than they can finish, and without feeling ashamed of the heaps on their plates 2. The fact that people have to be served, because they don’t know how to share limited resources 3. When given a chance for self service, people serving themselves without any regard to those behind them that might not get. Five pieces of chicken are left in the dish, and someone serves himself three of them (with 20 people behind him) 4. People eating more than they need, just because there is free food 5. People acting impatient as if they would die if they took 10 more minutes before their turn to serve (okulookalooka/ okululunkana) 6. Serving the second time (double) before others get anything, and pretending not to have eaten at all 7. Packing food to take home when some people present haven’t got 8. Catering service providers hiding food. While these habits might seem isolated and only related to food, they ALL vividly manifest themselves when we are in charge of any resources that have to be shared. Think about it. Our biggest problems as a country are around GREED, SELFISHNESS, DISHONESTY, and lack of a sense of SHAME
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are rising fast in Kenya, and unhealthy diets, especially industrially produced trans fats (iTFAs), are a major driver. Recent media coverage highlights why urgent policy action matters: 📰 Stronger iTFA regulations could prevent over 100,000 heart disease cases and save up to 50,000 lives in Kenya. 📰 Women are disproportionately affected not just biologically, but through their role in shaping household nutrition. 📰 Yet harmful trans fats remain present in everyday foods like fried and baked goods. We’ve rounded up key articles unpacking this issue 👇Read more in the links below and join the conversation on healthier food environmentS: 1⃣kbc.co.ke/ncds-are-a-growing… 2⃣healthbusiness.co.ke/10098/s… 3⃣kensja.net/strengthening-wom… #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC
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The motion for the @jumuiya Agroecology Bill, 2026 is officially on the floor, moved and supported by Hon. @sirandagerald1 , Hon. @FalhadaIman , and Hon. Dr. Woda. @CEFROHT is proud to be the lead organization behind this push for a sustainable, agroecological future for all East Africans. Join here: us06web.zoom.us/j/8141033831… #CefrohtUg #AgroecologyLaw #HarvestOfHope
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Kenya has restricted 200 chemicals and banned over 77 pesticides. Tanzania has banned 805 highly hazardous pesticides. Uganda should follow this direction by strengthening controls on highly hazardous pesticides to better protect public health and protect the right to adequate food. #CefrohtUg Follow LIVE: youtube.com/live/36upKrOytDY…
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Dr. Kabanda highlights the dangers of Mancozeb, still not banned by @MAAIF_Uganda , including infertility in men and women, impaired child development, and increased cancer risk for consumers. He also notes that safer, more affordable alternatives that can be used are available. #CefrohtUg
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IILA convened a 4-day Media Editors Forum to strengthen media engagement in food policy advocacy in Kenya. The first two days focused on Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWL), while the last two addressed the elimination of industrially produced trans fats (iTFAs). #FoodPolicyKE #FoodPolicy #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC
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We need to flip it. Hold leaders accountable such that farmers are compensated x.com/i/spaces/1vJpPrBNNlaJE
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Several Highly Hazardous Pesticides banned in the European Union are still being manufactured and exported to @jumuiya . These chemicals are poisoning our souls and threatening the health of our people, its time to close these policy gaps.
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Several Highly Hazardous Pesticides banned in the European Union are still being manufactured and exported to @jumuiya . These chemicals are poisoning our souls and threatening the health of our people, its time to close these policy gaps.
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Congratulations dear Dr @olaro_charles. Ugandans are proud of you
Dr. @olaro_charles, Director General Health Services has been installed as Professor of Practice at Clarke International University. He was installed during the 16th Graduation Ceremony held at the University Campus in Bukasa in Kampala. Dr. Olaro, who currently serves as the Director General Health Services at the Ministry of Health, is a distinguished Ugandan surgeon, national health systems leader, public servant, and policy expert with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, institutional leadership, public health policy, and academic engagement. Dr Olaro has served at Clarke International University in various roles, including on the University Governing Council contributing to governance and strategic oversight. Congratulations Dr. @olaro_charles 🎊
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