Reports

Glide no. FL-2006-000159-KEN 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 185 countries. In Brief Period covered: 22…

By Linet Atieno 31,200 people have been displaced following land clashes that have hit Mt. Elgon area in the Western part of Kenya since December 2006. The Internally Displaced People (IDPs) have camped in market areas, villages and with relatives.…

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

[This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations] DAR ES SALAAM, 6 February (IRIN) - Rift Valley Fever (RVF), a deadly viral disease that broke out in Kenya in late 2006, has spread to neighbouring Tanzania,…

NOTE: The last fact sheet was dated December 8, 2006. KEY DEVELOPMENTS The effects of unusually heavy rainfall and widespread flooding in October and November 2006 continue to impact areas in the Horn of Africa, damaging crops and infrastructure and increasing incidence…

Silver Spring, Maryland - To combat the spread of water- and mosquito-borne illness caused by recent flooding in northeastern Kenya, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is dispatching mobile medical and health education teams in the El Wak and…

By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - An outbreak of Rift Valley Fever that has killed more than 120 people over the past two months may be slowing down, but neighboring countries are at risk,…

Situation overview - The month of January was relatively sunny compared to December 2006, but moderate rains of good distribution have continued to be experienced all over the district during the last quarter. - Livestock body condition is good…

SITUATION OVERVIEW: The short rain season stopped in of January 2007 and was generally above average District wide. The rains caused devastating effect of flooding and is still being felt which included damage to shelter, washing of bridges, destruction…

Situation Overview There was no rainfall realized in the course of the month under review. Most of the roads to rural centers are accessible now and that relief food, human and veterinary drugs can easily reach the communities. Due…