Reports

Main Developments - A severe water shortage and deepening drought in many parts of Somalia is exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the country. Field reports confirm livestock are dying in huge numbers and remaining water sources cannot meet both humans…

HIGHLIGHTS - The Government of Kenya donates 9000 MT of food worth KSH279 million to WFP for the EMOP - Kenya Humanitarian partners launch the revised EHRP - Meteorological Department warns of poor rains in upcoming rainy season compounding concerns about food…

Key Overall Developments The drought situation in Puntland, specifically in Nugaal, Sool and Mudug, has reached alarming rates endangering the lives of an estimated 400,000 people, local authorities have said. United Nations field reports confirm water shortages for both humans…

The International Federation's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) is a source of un-earmarked money created by the Federation in 1985 to ensure that immediate financial support is available for Red Cross and Red Crescent response to emergencies. The DREF is…

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

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The crisis which followed the 2007 presidential elections in Kenya gave rise to a sudden and large scale humanitarian emergency, the effects of which were felt far beyond Kenya's borders. Violence in many parts…

HIGHLIGHTS - UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial killings concludes his mission to Kenya with recommendations that spark protests - Two members of OSCAR Foundation killed on 5 March - Short Rains Assessment confirms ease in maize supplies but highlight affordability as key…

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

Appeal Target: US$ 2,546,131 Geneva, 9 March 2009 Dear Colleagues, On 9 January 2009, the Government of Kenya (GoK) announced that over ten million Kenyans faced starvation due to massive food shortages. In a country of thirty-six million people…

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