 Miim is Maureen Kuboka and my project is on food safety in informal markets in the East African community countries specifically Burundi and Kenya. Globally, foodborne disease is caused an estimated loss of 42 million healthy life years comparable to the burden of malaria, tuberculosis or HIV AIDS. About 75% of this burden is born by low and middle income countries especially those in Africa. This can be attributed to poor food safety in the supply chain and mostly in the informal markets which are the dominant sources of food for over 80% of the poor population in the region. We are conducting a study in East African community countries specifically Burundi and Kenya using qualitative and quantitative methods to understand the status of food safety in informal markets. We are analyzing the perceptions, knowledge, attitudes and practices of relevant stakeholders in the food chain. Additionally, we will analyze food samples to establish the prevalence of Campylobacter, Salmonella and Ecoli. The three hazards identified as a priority by the WHO in 2015. This study follows a one health approach by involving stakeholders and analyzing human, animal and environmental factors related to food safety in informal markets. By the end of the study we aim to establish priority hazards and food chains, food safety gaps and opportunities to improve food safety through policy, food safety investment and behavioral change interventions. This study contributes to sustainable development goal number two and three on zero hunger and good health and well-being by contributing towards access to safe and nutritious food that leads to better health outcomes particularly for the poor and also for the infants.