Reports

INTRODUCTION OCHA in partnership with the Danish Association for International Cooperation (MS) in Kenya and the Pastoralist Women for Health and Education visited pastoralist communities in Northern Kenya to get a clear picture of the impact of rising food prices…

HIGHLIGHTS - More than 70 people were killed in cattle raids in Turkana and West Pokot - The Kenya Red Cross Society reports 24,076 IDPs in 50 IDP camps as of 25 July. - Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission Bill passed in…

HIGHLIGHTS - The Kenya AIDS Indicator Survey reported that Kenya's HIV prevalence rate has grown by more than a quarter per cent a year to 7.8%. Nearly one and a half million Kenyans live with AIDS. - The Kenya Red…

1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 District Profile Wajir District covers an area of 56,501 Km2 with a population of 533,587 settled in 13 administrative divisions with 74 locations. The district borders the republic of Somalia to the East, Republic of Ethiopia to the…

1 Introduction 1.1 District Background Information Marsabit district covers approximately 66,000 sq km with an estimated population of 143,849 people. The district borders Ethiopia and Moyale to the North, Turkana to the North-West, Samburu and Isiolo to the South, and Wajir…

HIGHLIGHTS - The KRCS reported that there were 28,983 IDPs in 50 IDP camps as of 21 July, and 98,223 IDPs have been recorded in 132 transit sites by inter-agency and cluster assessments. - 200 persons who had returned from…

1 INTRODUCTION The greater Turkana coveres a total area of 77,000 square Kilometers, estimated combined population 521,491 and comprises of three Districts namely Turkana Central, Turkana South and Turkana North. Turkana North has 7 divisions: Kaaling', Kakuma, Kibish, Lapur, Lokichoggio, Lokitaung…

1 Introduction 1.1 District Background Information Moyale District covers an area of 9,749km2 with the 2007 population estimated at about 61,368 people. The District is in the northern arid lands of Kenya and lies in ecological zones IV and V. It…

1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 District Profile The larger Mandera district is at the extreme end of North Eastern Province covering an area of 26,470 Km2 with approximately 325,000 inhabitants. The district has three dominant livelihood zones; Pastoral-all species- accounting for 28% mostly…

The Kenya Red Cross Society's mission is to build capacity and respond with vigor, compassion and empathy to those affected by disaster and at risk, in the most effective and efficient manner. It works closely with the International Federation…