Reports

Background Since the national election held on the 27th of December 2007, in Kenya there have been outbreaks of violence in many pockets across the country. The affected areas are Nairobi (especially high density population areas e.g. Kiberia), Rift Valley…

Highlights - Diplomatic efforts intensify to resolve crisis - Humanitarian response accelerating - UNDSS reports that security situation remains calm Situation update The county continues to be calm with much of the population looking forward to signs indicating that the President and the Opposition leader…

Thousands of displaced people are on the move in Kenya, leaving Nairobi and the surrounding region for centres further south and east. The Kenya Red Cross, with the support of the ICRC, is providing food and material support. Bernard…

Aid to help those displaced by election-related violence Washington -- The United States will provide $200,000 to the Kenya Red Cross Society for relief supplies for people displaced by violence related to the disputed presidential election, according to a January 7…

Updates on Political/Security Situation Mwai Kibaki has announced several cabinet ministers including Kalonzo as Vice President and Home Affairs (includes the Children's Department) and Saitoti as Minister for Internal Security, among others. Mr. Kibaki has reconvened parliament for January 15th.…

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…

Dermot Ahern TD, Minister for Foreign Affairs, this afternoon announced funding of €1 million to address the difficult humanitarian situation in Kenya. The funding will support relief programmes operated by Irish NGOs, Concern and Trócaire and their local partners.  In…

Updates on Political/Security Situation MoH reported that 489 people have died in violence following the polls - up from 350. Opposition party leader, Raila Odinga, is ready to discuss sharing of power but only through an appropriate mediator. Mwai Kibaki has…

WASHINGTON D.C. The American people, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), will provide $200,000 to the Kenya Red Cross Society for the purchase and distribution of emergency relief supplies, including blankets and shelter material, for communities displaced by…

Dermot Ahern TD, Minister for Foreign Affairs, this afternoon announced funding of 1 million to address the difficult humanitarian situation in Kenya. The funding will support relief programmes operated by Irish NGOs, Concern and Trócaire and their local partners. In…