The document discusses how agricultural trade impacts rural livelihoods and food security in Kenya. It notes that Kenya relies on imports to meet food deficits and fulfill national food needs. However, trade liberalization and policies like subsidies in other countries have negatively impacted Kenya's agricultural sector and reduced rural incomes and employment opportunities. This has exacerbated food insecurity, with over half the population considered food insecure. The document examines the linkages between trade, rural livelihoods and food security in Kenya through literature review and analysis of trade patterns, poverty rates, and food security statistics.