UN Country Team in Kenya (UNCT Kenya) Updates

Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Governments across the world, including Kenya, have taken up different containment measures...

Highlights During May, the Kenya Food Security Steering Group conducted the Long Rains Mid-Season Food and Nutrition Security Assessment for 2017 in 14 of the 23 arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL)...

Highlights - The nutrition situation remains of concern across Kenya’s northern pastoralist and southeastern marginal agricultural areas. Surveys conducted in January and February report a Global...

Highlights • Since the declaration of the drought emergency by the Government of Kenya in February, humanitarian partners are working together with national authorities to scale up response...

This report presents results of the mid-term review (MTR) of the Kenya United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) covering the period 2014-2018. The purpose of the review was: to provide...

The key objectives for the second phase of KIRA were: • To work with the Government of Kenya and national entities to identify appropriate leadership and coordination of the KIRA mechanism. • To...

Nairobi, 10 May 2013: The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator would like to convey his condolences to the families and the communities affected by the current insecurity in Bungoma and Busia...

Nairobi, 10 January 2013: The United Nations would like to convey its condolences to the Government of Kenya, families and relatives of the communities affected by the current insecurity resulting...

Nairobi, 26 July 2011. The United Nations Central Emergency Rapid Response Fund has released US$13.5 million equivalent to 1.25 billion Kenya shillings in response to the hunger situation in Kenya...

HIGHLIGHTS President Mwai Kibaki declares drought a national disaster Malnutrition levels reach new highs in Turkana and other northern districts Government of Kenya waives tax on maize importation...

HIGHLIGHTS Maize and beans increased prices spark concerns of deepened food insecurity Long Rains end after poor performance; Drought conditions deteriorate further Food and Fuel prices impact on...

HIGHLIGHTS • The ICC holds its first hearing of post-poll violence cases. • High costs of living contribute to increased vulnerability and dependency. • Drought situation is worsening in ASAL areas. ...

HIGHLIGHTS - Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts highly depressed Long Rains for North-Eastern Province - Drought conditions set to worsen for Mandera, Wajir and Garissa - Ministry of Public...

HIGHLIGHTS - Drought ravages livelihoods in northern districts and sparks alert concerns for southern-eastern districts - UK's Department for International Development commits GBP 1 million to...

HIGHLIGHTS - Drought from La Nina dry spells interferes with livestock and agricultural production with implications for food security. - OCHA sends out a call for proposal for early response for La...

HIGHLIGHTS h- ICC to reveal the identities of six Kenyans to face The Hague h- Contingency Planning for south Sudan in top gear La Nina effects being manifested in ASAL areas h- Polio vaccinations...

HIGHLIGHTS ? Resettlement of displaced population in Bula Hawa hampered by difficulties in access. No refugees left in BP1. ? Food insecure caseload reduces from 1.6 million to 1.2 million people ...

HIGHLIGHTS - Humanitarian, development and Government partners advance to develop the multi-annual appeal - Cholera contained in the Country, but GoK and partners remain vigilant - GoK develops...

HIGHLIGHTS - Implementation of new Law takes precedent after August 2010 referendum - The 2009 census results suggest 33 per cent urbanisation growth since 1999 - Torrential rains in western Kenya...

HIGHLIGHTS - Kenyans vote for new constitution in a peaceful constitutional referendum - Uwaino Peace Platform call for sustained peace during and after the referendum - The United Nations applauds...