Reports

NAIROBI, 11 October, 2005 - In the face of mounting inter-ethnic violence and ongoing drought UNICEF has launched a polio vaccination campaign in Kenya to prevent the re-emergence of the disease. Over 483,000 children are expected to be immunized…

Nairobi, 8 October 2005, UNICEF has urgently appealed for US$4 million to assist children in drought affected northern Kenya. More than 20,000 children are malnourished or at serious risk of malnutrition. The risk of polio has soared with cases…

UNICEF URGENTLY REQUIRES US$ 4 MILLION TO EASE THE IMPACT OF DROUGHT ON CHILDREN AND CARE-GIVERS Drought continues to afflict thousands of Kenyan children, leaving more than 20,000 malnourished or at serious risk of malnutrition. The risk of polio has risen…

Kenya - Families in several communities in Kenya are taking part in a CWS project that is developing clean water resources and creating secure and nurturing school environments for their children. Through CWS's "Water for Life" and "School Safe Zones"…

NAIROBI - The World Food Programme (WFP) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) appealed today for a total of US$29 million to assist 1.2 million people in Kenya struggling with critical food shortages, limited agricultural support, and shortages of basic…

World Vision's response to the current food emergency in Kenya is now in its fifth month. Over the last two weeks, around 2,000 Mt of food was received and distributed to nearly 196,000 beneficiaries. In addition to this food…

(New York, 13 July): An attack on the village of Turbi, in the Masarbit district of Kenya, reportedly carried out by some 500 well-armed members of the Gabre militia, which is reportedly based in southern Ethiopia, left at least…

The Government will consult extensively and come up with an amicable solution to the circumstances that led to its denial of a renewal of work permits to officials of a Danish NGO, Mellemsolkeligt Samvirke (MS) Kenya. Vice President Moody Awori…

The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 181 countries. In Brief CHF 100,000 (USD 80,192…

By vpps Kakamega World Bank has set aside Kshs1.2 billion towards a five-year special intervention program for Nyanza and Western Provinces. According to the Bank's Country Representative Collins Bruce the funds would be utilized in addressing the problems of endemic floods, water management,…