Floods and earthquake contribute to the highest numbers of disaster mortality in the world, with chances of women and children more likely to die when compared to men. These statistical data were announced during the National Symposium for DRR, a…
Today, on World Refugee Day, we recognize those who have been uprooted from their homes at an unprecedented scale, leaving some 60 million people displaced worldwide. In our response to this crisis, it is critical that we address the unique…
UN seeks Sh10bn to help fight starvationThe United Nations is appealing for $106 million (Sh10.9 billion) to save 5.6 million people in 11 counties from starving.Daily Nation 11th September 2017
The STAR 4th April 2017Two leaders from Garissa county have appealed to the Kenyan Red Cross and other aid agencies to urgently intervene and help in tackling the current drought ravaging the region.
The STAR 7th December 2016The World Food Programme (WFP) has expressed worry about the impact of food rations for refugees in Kenya.
The STAR 15th February 2017Police shot and killed three suspected thugs on Wednesday morning in a botched robbery in Parklands area, Nairobi.
Standard Newspaper June 15th 2016African Development Bank and Maseno University have launched a project to help assess the risk posed by floods in Bunyala and Busia counties.
Relief Web 10th February 2016The Government has declared the current drought affecting 23 arid and semi-arid counties and pockets of other areas a national disaster.
Relief Web 18th April 2017Salesian missionaries have provided food distribution to 1,000 families in 18 villages during their efforts to assist families affected by the drought in Kenya. More than 3 million people in Kenya are impacted by the worsening…
Nyandarua sets aside Sh25 million to mitigate droughtStandard Newspaper 1st February 2017The Nyandarua county government has set aside Sh25 million to mitigate the ongoing drought in the region.