Situation Report 2 : Hunger crisis in Kenya

Immediate action and aid is needed to respond to 2.7 million people including 700,000 children under five years, who are facing starvation and possible famine due to lack of food and water in Kenya. 

The hunger crisis is exacerbated by drought and inter-clan conflict forcing people to migrate and putting children at huge risk of violence, exploitation and abuse. 

Identification of child friendly spaces for the protection of children affected by conflict is critical. Children need a safe environment, where integrated programming including play, recreation, education, health and psychosocial support can bedelivered and information about service and support provided. 

World Vision Kenya’s response will help meet the health, nutrition, child protection, peace building, livelihoods, education and water and sanitation needs of those affected by the drought, giving highest priority in our response to children. 

World Vision Kenya is seeking US$16.6 million to provide and scale up life-saving humanitarian assistance to 252,000 people facing starvation in 15 counties in Kenya for the next 12 months. 

UN appeal: Recently, the United Nations and humanitarian partners appealed for US$166 million to address the devastating consequences of drought in northern Kenya. The Flash Appeal will complement the Government of Kenya’s ongoing nine-month response plan (November 2016 – July 2017), which currently faces a funding gap of US$108 million.The Government has allocated US$100 million against the overall estimated requirement of US$208 million.

Insecurity: Kenya is experiencing an upsurge of violence in several regions of the country. This has resulted in deaths of children and women in Baringo, West Pokot, Laikipia, Samburu, Isiolo, Kitui and Marafa. The survivors, especially