Archive for April 15th, 2008
Relief Agencies Appeal for Funds as New Kenyan Coalition Government Named
Photo: Allan Gichigi/IRIN
IDPs preparing a meal at the Mathare police depot. The new appeal is aimed at helping those affected by post-election violence
NAIROBI, 14 April 2008 (IRIN) – Relief agencies are seeking US$189 million for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and others affected by the post-election violence that rocked Kenya in January and February, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Water Crisis as Dry Conditions Persist in the NEP
Photo: John Nyaga/IRIN
A dead camel near Mandera during the 2006 drought. Ordinarily camels are the most drought-resistant animals.
ISIOLO, 14 April 2008 (IRIN) – Serious shortages of water and pasture for livestock are being experienced in the northern Kenyan districts of Isiolo, Mandera and Wajir as dry conditions continue, local leaders said.
“The situation is [...]
