Abstract:
Crop yields have decreased globally due to
declining investments in research and infrastructure, which
are preconditions for food security. The study established the
Influence of Post-Harvest technology on Food Security in
Narok East sub-County, Kenya, which is a rural subCounty in Narok County. A descriptive research design was
adopted by the study. The target population is comprised of
25078 households distributed proportionally in the four
wards and is involved in different farming activities. A
sample of 378 household heads was determined using the
sample size determination formula. Primary data was
collected using a questionnaire and an interview guide.
Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics of
frequencies, percentages and inferential statistics of
correlation, ANOVA and regression analysis. The results
were presented using frequency and percentages, tables and
charts. The relationship between the variables was tested at
a significant level of 0.05. The results show that there is a strong, positive and significant correlation
between post-harvest technology and food security in the sub-County (r = .606** and p-value = 0.000).
This implies that the relationship between the variables is very significant hence post-harvest technology
is a strong determinant of food security in the study area. The study concludes that ANOVA model
indicated a very significant and statistical relationship between post-harvest technology and food
security. The study is beneficial to all the stakeholders in rural areas in Kenya who have consistently
experienced food insecurity as it will provide appropriate data that will be used for policymaking
