Reports

Nairobi, Kenya - Health workers report an increasing number of tuberculosis (TB) patients missing check-ups and treatment appointments. In the Kibera District Office, a clinic on the outskirts of the vast slum in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, the default rate…

ACF intensifies its activities as the political crisis threatens to unravel further Nairobi, Kenya - The International aid group Action Against Hunger has expanded its emergency operations in Kenya, launching programs in Nairobi and strengthening activities in Nakuru and Molo. The…

Top wildlife presenter, Saba Douglas-Hamilton, has joined forces with Merlin, the UK medical aid agency, to raise essential funds for an emergency health intervention in Kenya, following waves of post-election violence. The incumbent Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga went…

Highlights - 148 missing persons successfully re-united with their families through the Red Cross Tracing Services - Political protests end after three days, says the Opposition, to be replaced by targeted economic boycotts - Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan expected Tuesday 22…

AMREF's activities at Jamhuri Park are well underway. This is in spite of some minor delays from suppliers, especially in the delivery of construction materials and water tanks, due to the ongoing clashes in Nairobi. AMREF is appointed the…

Kenyan TB Patients Falling Behind on Treatment Due to Violence, Displacement, and Hunger January 18, 2008, Nairobi, Kenya - Health workers report an increasing number of tuberculosis (TB) patients missing check-ups and treatment appointments. In the Kibera District Office, a clinic…

Updates on Political/Security Situation Violence related to confrontation between police and opposition supporters was reported today in parts of Nairobi and Mombasa. Kenya's opposition said today that it would launch an economic boycott of companies linked to the government after staging a…

By Joe De Capua Washington 18 January 2008 The political violence and turmoil has taken its toll on women in Kenya.  The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) says there's been an increase in rapes, including gang rapes. Also thousands of pregnant women are…

Emergency Response Expert en route and available for comment Stamford, CT --- AmeriCares is sending 6,000 pounds of medicines and medical supplies to Kenya in response to the upheaval following the disputed results from the December elections.  Reports indicate that over…

a) Situation By January 18, 2008, the refugee population assessed by URCS was: - 2,366 (553 HHs) Busia - 1,902 (660 HHs) Malaba (Tororo) - 627 (195 HHs) Manafwa and Budada. -1,080 (225 HHs) Bukwo URCS has so far provided NFIs to…