This archive report was first published on 24 December 2019.
On December 24, 2019, Kenya received a significant boost in its efforts to address food insecurity with the arrival of $3.4 million worth of food aid from the United States government.
The aid, valued at approximately Ksh340 million, is part of the US government's support to Kenya for food security relief and long-term resilience building among vulnerable Kenyans.
According to the US government, the food assistance reflects its strong commitment to the health and food security of Kenyans.
“The United States is committed to addressing the needs of Kenyans suffering as a result of devastating drought and severe food insecurity in the northern and eastern regions of the country,” said US Ambassador to Kenya Kyle McCarter.
Over 390,000 beneficiaries from nine arid counties are expected to benefit from the aid, which will be distributed by the World Food Programme (WFP) through the support of the US government.
The targeted counties are Turkana, Baringo, Marsabit, Isiolo, Samburu, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, and Tana River.
The food aid is part of a larger US government support to Kenya, which in 2019 totalled almost Ksh10.2 billion ($102 million).
