Kenya
KUWAIT CITY (Oct. 8) XINHUA - Kuwait on Sunday sent a planeload of humanitarian supplies to Kenya where some regions were hit by drought. The aid, sent upon directives from Emir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, included tents, blankets, children's milk and…
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Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) (Panafrican News Agency, October 7, 2000) - Kenya requires an estimated 4.5 billion shillings (about 57.1 million US dollars) to meet its food needs, the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has said. The NCPB said…
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From ICRC NEWS 38 The Pokot and Marakwet people from the villages of Kolowa and Tot (north-west of Nairobi) are slowly returning to their homes. The trek down from the Cherangani escarpment, where both clans had sought refuge since fighting…
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At a glance KEY ISSUES AFFECTING CHILDREN households are only receiving 80 per cent of their food entitlement and children have not been able to eat a balanced diet global malnutrition amongst children under 5 in Wajir is estimated to be between…
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Mini-reshuffle sets off poll alarm Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi on Wednesday announced a mini cabinet reshuffle which according to the 'Daily Nation' newspaper, has set off speculation of early elections, currently due to take place in 2002. The Kenyan…
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Médecins Sans Frontières is setting up a nutritional programme in the Samburu region of Northern Kenya Nairobi, September 28, 2000 - During the past three years, the district of Samburu - particularly the Baragoï zone - has been afflicted by…
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Nairobi, September 27, 2000 Mr. Horst Köhler Managing Director International Monetary Fund Washington, D.C. 20431 Dear Mr. Köhler, 1. The intense drought affecting Kenya has had a more severe impact than had been envisaged at the time of the preparation of the interim Poverty…
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WFP Horn of Africa Alert: Kenya People affected by drought: 3.3 million People assisted by WFP aid: 3.3 million Funds required by WFP: US$102 million Risks to Food Security Climate: recurring droughts in northern and eastern regions; flooding during rainy seasons. Droughts in 1991-92…
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In response to the food shortage caused by the current drought in Kenya, the European Commission has decided to finance a further shipment of 25000 metric tonnes of cereals to the country. This supplementary aid is to be channelled…
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With pasture and water shortages at their worst in 40 years, Kenya's ongoing drought is having a devastating impact on the pastoral traditions of the Masai tribe who depend on livestock for their living. As Masai farmers migrate away from…
