Reports

Abstract The next elections in Kenya will probably be held in December of 2012, and they are already casting an ominous shadow. Will these elections again be accompanied by an escalation of violence as in 2007? Focusing on…

MARALAL [ACTED News] – The recently ended short rains have filled the seasonal unprotected water sources in Samburu County, putting communities at risk of contracting water-borne diseases which contribute to malnutrition. ACTED and its partner, Pastoral…

What does the ruling by the International Criminal Court (ICC) mean for Kenya’s presidential election later this year, now that cases against two top aspirants—First Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta and Kalenjin leader William Ruto—are to…

2011 was a very tough year for Kenyans. Drought racked the land and food prices rocketed, leaving most people struggling to eat three decent meals a day. Concern Worldwide is there, providing support to those who…

HIGHLIGHTS • Food security improves in Turkana, but malnutrition remains high in north-eastern Kenya. • Conflict in Moyale escalates with more than 21 killed in January; up to 57,000 people displaced, some to Ethiopia. • Political leaders urge Kenyans…

Executive Summary It is widely recognised that the Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) International, People In Aid and The Sphere Project share commonalities. The 2011 Sphere Handbook and 2010 HAP Standard have intentionally built on and been structured…

CHURO, Kenya [ACTED News] – Amaya Livestock Market Association (LMA) is about to enter into agreement with Baringo County Council to share the revenue collected on market day as they also play a role for ensuring…

Executive Summary RTE Background & Methodology For most of 2011 the pastoralist and marginal cropping communities of Kenya endured a severe food crisis. Over 3.75 million Kenyans1 and 598,218 refugees2 were severely affected and in need of humanitarian…

Highlights The food security situation has been stable during the month of January as harvesting of Short Rains crops improved in the marginal areas of Eastern, Coast and North Rift. The month of January remained dry and…

In late January, the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) concluded its final food distribution in Kenya in response to the East Africa drought. In 2011 the region of East Africa experienced its lowest level of rainfall…