Reports

by World Vision staff One week on from election clashes in Kenya, unrest continues to hamper relief efforts across much of the country. World Vision has voiced its concern about the heightening humanitarian emergency facing increasing numbers of displaced people. World Vision's…

Several hundred people have died in violent clashes in Kenya following the announcement last Sunday (30 December 2007) of the results of the presidential election. In some areas an estimated 100,000 people have been forced to flee their homes…

The British Red Cross has opened an appeal to provide relief to people affected by violence in Kenya following the recent disputed election. The country has been engulfed by violence since the results of the presidential election were announced…

NAIROBI, 4 January 2008 - As roads begin opening in Kenya and transport becomes possible, UNICEF is working with the Kenya Red Cross to send essential supplies to children affected by the violence due to political upheaval. Throughout the…

More than 4,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) have been registered by the Kenya Red Cross and IOM at an accommodation site in Eldoret in Kenya's Rift Valley Province, the worst affected by the recent violence in the country. The…

Tensions remain high following the announcement of the results for the Kenya General Election on Sunday, 30th December 2007.  Sporadic violence has erupted countrywide between various communities, leaving over 300 people dead and a further 2000 injured having sustained wounds…

HIGHLIGHTS - According to the Minister of State for Relief and Disaster Preparedness Musa Ecweru, around 5,400 Kenyans have fled to Uganda. The figures are yet to be confirmed. - The immediate needs include food, NFIs, shelter, cooking fuel, water and…

The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, today responded to the violence arising from the disputed presidential elections in Kenya held on December 27, 2007, and announced that the…

The Department for International Development today announced that it will provide £1 million from the UK's aid programme to the Red Cross to help relieve the most urgent humanitarian needs of those affected by the post-election violence across Kenya. This…

Situation Overview - During the month of December 2007, dry and hot weather condition prevailed; erratic showers were received in parts of Isenya (10.4 mm-5days), Namanga (25.0mm-4days); Upper Ngong (8.3mm-4days) and high potential areas of Loitokitok (80.0 mm-5days). - Pastoral areas…