Kenya
Project Background Kenya is now the second biggest refugee-hosting country in Africa after Ethiopia. The majority of the nearly half a million refugees in Kenya reside in either Dadaab (44%) or Kakuma (40%) camps in the Arid…
Kenya
Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Governments across the world, including Kenya, have taken up different containment measures including introduction of economic stimulus programmes to cushion women and…
Kenya
BACKGROUND The arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) counties have been affected by climatic shocks including dry spells in the last quarter of 2020 and floods in April 2020. This, coupled with the desert locust infestation has increased…
Kenya
BACKGROUND As of 31 March 2021, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Kenya was 134,058. COVID-19 risk mitigation measures, including the temporary closing of venues and large public gatherings, were put in place to prevent…
Kenya
BACKGROUND The arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) counties are currently experiencing multiple shocks to their livelihoods and food security. While people’s health is threatened by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the approaching agricultural season is endangered by a…
Kenya
BACKGROUND The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Kenya stood at 134,058 as of 31 March 2021. Social distancing measures, including the temporary closing of venues or large public gatherings were put in place in March…
Kenya
BACKGROUND The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Kenya stood at 107,329 as of 28 February 2021. Social distancing measures, including the temporary closing of venues or large public gatherings were put in place in March…
Kenya
BACKGROUND As of 28 February 2021, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Kenya was 105,973. COVID-19 risk mitigation measures, including the temporary closing of venues and large public gatherings, were put in place to prevent…
Kenya
BACKGROUND The arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) counties have been affected by climatic shocks including dry spells in the last quarter of 2020 and floods in April 2020. This, coupled with the desert locust infestation has increased…
Kenya
BACKGROUND As of 28 February 2021, a total of 224,462 refugees resided in Dadaab Refugee Complex (Dadaab) and 206,458 refugees resided across both Kakuma Camp (Kakuma) and Kalobeyei Settlement (Kalobeyei). Dadaab is located in Garissa County in…
