FLOOD RISKS AND FOOD SECURITY IN KISUMU COUNTY: AN EXAMINATION OF VULNERABILITY AND COPING STRATEGIES OF LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS

1. Introduction 2. Background on Flood Risks 2.1. Definition and Types of Floods 2.2. Historical Flood Events in Kisumu County 2.3. Causes of Floods in the Region 3. Flood Risks and Vulnerability 3.1. Vulnerability Assessment Framework 3.2. Impact on Low Income Households 3.3. Geographic and Environmental Factors 4. Food Security in Kisumu County 4.1. Definition and Components of Food Security 4.2. Current State of Food Availability 4.3. Accessibility Challenges for Low Income Families 5. Intersection of Flood Risks and Food Security 5.1. How Floods Affect Food Production 5.2. Disruption of Supply Chains 5.3. Food Price Volatility Post-Flood 6. Coping Strategies Among Low Income Households 6.1. Short-Term Emergency Measures 6.2. Long-Term Adaptation Strategies 6.3. Community-Based Approaches 7. Policy and Institutional Framework Analysis 7.1. Government Initiatives and Support 7.2. Role of Non-Governmental Organizations 7.3. Gaps in Policy Implementation 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1. Summary of Key Findings 8.2. Policy Recommendations 8.3. Areas for Further Research

1. How do flood events impact the food security of low-income households in Kisumu County, and what are the main factors contributing to their vulnerability? 2. What coping strategies are employed by low-income households in Kisumu County to mitigate the effects of floods on their food security, and how effective are these strategies in the short and long term?