Rapports

[This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations] NAIROBI, 19 January (IRIN) - A UN official said on Tuesday that the Kenyan government needed to concentrate its development efforts on projects aimed at improving the lives…

By Tapiwa Gomo, Harare The recent tsunami disaster that hit South East Asia and some parts of East Africa which claimed more than 150 000 lives and left trail of destruction has proved to be unifying factor across the globe.…

The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 181 countries. In Brief Revised Preliminary Appeal…

HIGHLIGHTS Absence of December rainfall in critical areas starting to cause serious concern. Maize output estimate revised downward; substantial deficit anticipated. Maize prices fall marginally as the traditional December dip fails to materialize. Pastoral food security improves in most areas;…

NAIROBI, Jan 5, 2005 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- The family of Kenya's only tsunami victim has got a donation of 100,000 shillings (about 1280 US dollars) from the Chinese nationals living in Kenya. "We are so much grateful for the help,"…

The International Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. The Federation is the world's largest humanitarian organization, and its millions of volunteers are active in over 180…

NAIROBI, Dec 28, 2004 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- The International Monetary Fund ( IMF) has provided Kenya with an additional 6.1 billion shillings ( 77.6 million US dollars) in addition to the 332.2 million dollars already given to address…

Nairobi, December 18, 2004 - On the morning of Saturday December 18 2004 Action Against Hunger (AAH) staff traveling in 3 cars between El Wak and Wargadud were ambushed by a group of 5 unidentified gunmen men. AAH regrets…

A complete food basket will be distributed for the first time in December in seven of the worst affected districts, including Turkana, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, and Samburu. Beneficiaries in these seven districts constitute about…

Focused attention on the needs of Kenya's poorest communities could eliminate the need for emergency food relief, World Vision International's leader said today. Dean Hirsch, the International President of World Vision, called on all individuals, groups and organisations to work together…