Agroecology plays a crucial role in addressing food insecurity, particularly in regions like Kenya, where sustainable agricultural practices are essential for long-term food security. The Route to Food Initiative emphasizes the need to integrate agroecology into national policies to combat hunger and ensure sustainable food production. This approach focuses on enhancing biodiversity, conserving natural resources, and empowering small-scale farmers, who are the backbone of Kenya's agriculture and food security.

The Food Security Bill in Kenya and the Right to Food in Kenya's Constitution underscore the government's commitment to ensuring every citizen's access to sufficient and nutritious food. By promoting agroecological practices, Kenya can reduce its reliance on chemical inputs, improve soil fertility, and increase crop resilience to climate change—key factors in achieving food security.

Moreover, agroecology supports hunger relief in Africa by fostering food sovereignty, enabling communities to produce their own food sustainably. As Kenya continues to face challenges in agriculture and food security, adopting agroecology is a strategic move towards fulfilling the constitutional right to food and ensuring long-term sustainability. The Route to Food Initiative champions this approach, advocating for policies that prioritize agroecology as a pathway to ending hunger and securing food for future generations.