Informes

Over 4 million affected by the Drought in Kenya - Minister launches UN Appeal The Minister of State in the Office of the President, in charge of Relief and Rehabilitation, Mr. Shariff Nassir will, on Thursday 15 February at 4pm,…

1. Food Security Conditions and Prospects The outlook for food security across the country’s livelihood zones continues to vary widely. Arable farm households in the southern half of Kenya, for example, have seen a marked improvement in…

NAIROBI - The United Nations World Food Programme said today that more than four million Kenyans still need food aid as severe drought conditions continue across large parts of the country after yet another poor and erratic rainy season. At…

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Over 4 million people are suffering from the effects of the current drought in Kenya, the worst in 60 years. Humanitarian assistance remains a priority in the 22 most-affected districts and the focus may expand…

Foreword - "Looking Forward" The year 2000 was generally a good year for the Kenya/Sudan programme. Project Implementation: The programme enjoyed encouraging support for its operations in Kakuma Refugee Camp in north west Kenya, from its various partners, including…

General Country Situation Kenya has ratified the UN Treaty on the Banning of Landmines. Official communication from the Kenya Coalition Against Land Mines indicated that the instrument of ratification was deposited with the United Nations Secretariat on…

NAIROBI, 30 January (IRIN) - Freak floods last week have rendered thousands homeless, threatened health, disrupted studies, hampered transportation and slowed business activity in different parts of Kenya. Nyanza Province in western Kenya, has borne the brunt of the rains, which…

NAIROBI (Jan. 25) XINHUA - Kenyan National Meteorological Center said that rainfall could be expected in the east African country as another cyclone formed in the Indian Ocean, the East African Standard newspaper reported on Thursday. The cyclone is highly…

The Horn of Africa experienced a severe drought last year. This also affected the Marsabit district of Northern Kenya. MEDAIR responded to the drought in the Marsabit district of North Kenya in May of this year. Representatives from the…

By Tervil Okoko Nairobi, Kenya - The Kenyan economy continued its downward slide last year, registering a paltry 0.1 percent fall in growth, to stand at 0.2 percent by September 2000. The Gross Domestic Product or GDP also grew by 0.1…