Reports

As worsening drought makes harvests more uncertain, Kenya's small farmers are turning to clean small-scale irrigation By Benson Rioba HOUMA BAY, Kenya, Nov 28 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - In the scorching sun, Alphonce Abok keeps an eye on…

The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has launched the “Jaza Lorry” initiative that aims to mobilize resources and mitigate the on going drought in the Coast region. Coordinated by the KRCS Coast region office and partners, the…

The IGAD Region has been prone to disasters with results of human suffering including loss of life, loss of livestock and other means of livelihood, slowed development and caused other economic costs. Until the early 1980’s,…

FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT “Short-rains” crop production severely affected by dry weather conditions “Long-rains” crop production expected at average levels Dry weather conditions affecting pasture availability in most eastern and northeastern areas Prices of maize firm or on the rise in…

This Emergency Appeal seeks a total of 3,844,037 Swiss francs to enable the IFRC to support the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) to deliver assistance and support to some 114,620 people for 12 months, with a…

IN SUMMARY The refugees say their biggest fear is harassment by the Kenyan security forces meant to force them out, but the Kenya government insists that the return is voluntary and nobody will be repatriated against their…

Kalobeyei settlement in Northern Kenya opened in June 2016 and is now hosting close to 6,000 refugees, mostly from South Sudan. The hybrid settlement aims to integrate the refugees with the local population, creating a strong…

This report provides an evidence-based strategy for increasing employment opportunities and skills development for protracted and recent refugees in Kakuma refugee camp. By focusing on economic integration and capacity development, it directly contributes to the durable…

Highlights WFP urgently requires funding to support refugees, school children and malnourished children. Due to drought, 1.25 million people are acutely food insecure. Food needs are being addressed by government safety nets, WFP asset creation activities, and government…

The World Food Programme will start distributing relief to famine-stricken families in Samburu County this week. WFP will partner with the devolved government in the distribution that begins on Wednesday. Maize, beans and cooking oil are among the…