Reports

[ This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations] MANDERA, 8 Mar 2006 (IRIN) - Abdiya Burre's severely malnourished 13-month-old baby stared blankly in the air, his eyes wide open. An intravenous needle protruded from his…

As the worst drought in a generation ravages East Africa, a new agency assessment urges a strategy that goes well beyond immediate food and water assistance. The assessment, conducted in mid-February in eastern Kenya and southern Somalia, recommends addressing the…

Kenya is facing a severe food shortage. 3.5 million people need emergency food aid, following the failure of expected rains between October-December 2005. Harvests have failed, resulting in: - reports of people dying from famine-related causes in various parts of the…

March 8, 2006, Santa Monica, CA The cycle of severe drought occurring in Kenya since 1999 has put 3.5 million people, including 500,000 children in need of emergency assistance. Minimal access to water has also made Kenyans vulnerable to…

The drought ravaged regions of Kenya are experiencing a grim state of affairs indeed with almost 20 per cent of children suffering malnutrition and 500,000 children needing assistance. Donations to assist children in the drought affected regions can by…

As prolonged drought turns to famine, Christian Children's Fund (CCF) is expanding its emergency assistance in Kenya, which is experiencing drought conditions in 27 of the arid and semi-arid districts, and is appealing for the world to turn its…

From 1 January to 26 February 2006, the Ministry of Health has reported a total of 74 cases and 15 deaths (20% CFR) in 4 divisions (Alale, Chepareria, Kachelila and Kasei) of West Pokot, an area bordering the epidemic…

Major Cedric Hills (International Emergency Services Coordinator) recently returned from an assessment visit to Kenya, where a severe drought has resulted in widespread crop failure and famine. Here he reports on the shortage of a commodity that many people…

Drought-hit Kenya is set to receive a further £15 million in humanitarian assistance from the UK, International Development Secretary, Hilary Benn, announced in the House of Commons today. The funding includes £10 million for the World Food Programme (WFP), to…

SITUATION HIGHLIGHTS Environmental Indicators Few Parts of the district received light showers in last week of the month, The condition of pasture is very poor in all sample areas. The condition of water sources has worsened. Rural economic Indicators The health condition of livestock…