This archive report was first published on 8 June 2020.
On June 8, 2020, the European Union announced an additional Sh7.8 billion in funding for Kenya to address the socio-economic impact of Covid-19.
The new funding adds to an earlier Sh8.4 billion and will help Kenyans at risk of hunger, as well as strengthen state measures against the spread of the pandemic.
EU Ambassador to Kenya Simon Mordue noted that the funding indicates the EU's support to Kenya during this challenging period. 'The European Union stands with Kenya during this challenging period and we recognise the severe impact this crisis is having on people’s lives,' he said.
So far, the European Union has contributed more than Sh35 billion to the country’s Covid-19 response measures, with other EU member States having contributed a further Sh3.3 billion for the same.
The new funding will be allocated as follows: Sh3.6 billion towards mobilising resources in containing the spread and impact of Covid-19 in the health, social and economic sectors; Sh1.2 billion towards vulnerable families and individuals in informal settlements through monthly cash transfers; between Sh2.4 billion to Sh3 billion to supporting small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs); and Sh600 million to the Safe Trade Emergency Facility.
