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Kenya: 3 Million Kenyans Need Relief Aid
East African, 19 February 2017
Close to 3 million Kenyans are in need of relief assistance, official said. Read more »
Close to 3 Million Kenyans in Need of Relief Aid
The worst affected by the current drought are the elderly, sick, children under five and mothers. The government allocated U.S.$52 million in the first stage of interventions that covered November 2016-January 2017, says the Secretary of Communication and State House Spokesperson, Manoah Esipisu.
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Kenya: KWS Concerned Over Wildlife Deaths Due to Drought
Nation, 21 February 2017
Dozens of animals are dying across the country due to ongoing severe drought, a Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) official has said. Read more »
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Kenya: Private Sector Lends Government a Hand in Drought Response
Capital FM, 21 February 2017
First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has received Sh3 million in support of drought mitigation initiatives championed by the Kenya Red Cross. Read more »
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Kenya: Kajiado School Children Bear Brunt of Severe Drought
Nation, 21 February 2017
Several schools in rural parts of Kajiado County risk closure as most parents move with their livestock and children to far flung areas in search of pasture due to the ongoing… Read more »
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Kenya: Kenyans' Eyes On Food Security As Rotich Prepares Budget
Nation, 17 February 2017
The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury has submitted to Parliament the Budget estimates for the financial year 2017-2018 which is a near reflection of what the Budget will… Read more »
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Kenya: Drought Blamed for Conflict From Illegal Grazing
VOA, 15 February 2017
Boasting spectacular wildlife and majestic scenery, central Kenya’s Laikipia area has long been on the country’s tourist circuit, sitting against the backdrop of Mount… Read more »
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Kenya: Ravaging Drought Deepens
IPS, 13 February 2017
Experts warn that Kenya is in the grip of the worst drought in recent history as government estimates show the number of people who are acutely food insecure has risen to 2.7… Read more »
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Kenya: Govt to Provide All Resources Needed to Combat Drought
Capital FM, 13 February 2017
Following the declaration of the ongoing drought as a national disaster, the government says it will provide all resources at its disposal to combat the pandemic. Read more »
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Kenya: Mandera County Increases Food Delivery to Tackle Hunger
Nation, 12 February 2017
The government of Mandera announced that the number of water bowsers and food deliveries will be increased to mitigate the effects of the drought. Read more »
InFocus
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President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned distributors of relief food, that they will be punished if they're found taking advantage of the situation to enrich themselves. Read more »
