U.S Gov’t Offers Kenya Ksh.153 Million For Floods Response

“The United States is a committed partner to the Kenyan people, their government, and the Kenya Red Cross Society,” stated Whitman.

“Together, we are working with county governments, donors, the UN, and NGOs to meet the humanitarian needs of the Kenyan people most affected by these floods.  While these are unprecedented times, our partnership is unwavering.”

Whitman underscored the effects of the floods saying that so far, 500,000 people had been affected with over 100,000 families displaced.

She further noted that over 5 million people were facing acute food insecurity and 1 million children were in danger of acute malnutrition.

Out of the Ksh.153 million, Whitman said that  Ksh.38.5 million would be dispatched through the Red Cross while the remaining amount would be channelled to other partners responding to the situation.

“The U.S. government is committed to supporting the people of Kenya during this time and has allocated $250,000 of this new $1 million to meet the immediate needs of Kenyans through the Kenya Red Cross Society.  The remaining $750,000 will be allocated to additional partners responding to the floods,” she stated.