9 - 22 October 2008 | OCHA Kenya Humanitarian Update Volume 38 | PDF Format

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I. General Overview

The Commission of Inquiry into the Post Election Violence (CIPEV) released its report on theviolence as part of the National Dialogue and Reconciliation process. The CIPEV was designed toinvestigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the violence and the conduct of state securityagencies so as to recommend punitive measures to hold responsible parties accountable.

The Commission c oncluded that the violence was based on ethnicity and political leanings, whichwas exacerbated by a collapse of the state institutions and security forces. The findings noted thatviolence was spontaneous in some areas and more thoroughly planned in others, highlighting thatindividuals, parties, and institutions were involved at various stages of planning and carrying outthe violence.

The increasing association of the presidency with the accrual of benefits to affiliated ethnic groupswas cited as fuelling the conflict. Inequities and economic marginalization were also noted as keydrivers of the conflict, particularly as disparities are viewed in ethno-geographic terms.

The Report recommended that a specialtribunal be set up within sixty days to seekaccountability from individuals who bear thegreatest responsibility for crimes during theviolence. Indeed, the identification andprosecution of those responsible for thePEV has become a key litmus test of whether Kenya can overcome past cyclesof impunity and facilitate sustainablereconciliation, however the list of those whowill be held accountable has not beenpublically released.

His Excellency Kofi Annan, who mediatedthe Kenya National Dialogue andReconciliation process, urged political

UNITED NATIONS

HUMANITARIAN UPDATE vol. 389 October 22 October 2008

Office of the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Kenya

HIGHLIGHTS More than 6,000 people were displaced by flash floods in Mandera district on 14 October and

three people are feared dead. Over 1,200 households were affected by flooding in Turkana. Food security is expected to deteriorate to extreme levels in parts of Northern and North Eastern

Kenya by March 2009. Clashes kill at least ten in the Mandera districts and the situation remains volatile along the

Somali border.

At least eight self-help groups are in the process of relocating from IDP camps to land theyare collectively purchasing. The information contained in this report has been compiled by OCHA from information received from thefield, from national and international humanitarian partners and from other official sources. It does not represent a position from the United Nations. This report is posted on: http://ochaonline.un.org/kenya

Flooding in Mandera district. Photo: Action Against Hunger (ACF).October 2008. For more on floods in Kenya see page 2.


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leaders, some of whom are already campaigning for the 2012 general elections, to focus onimplementing the recommendations of the CIPEV report, including the special tribunal, as well aslong-term reforms to address regional development imbalances; unemployment, particularlyamong the youth; and constitutional reforms.

II. Humanitarian Situation

Floods

Heavy rains in parts of Turkana from 4 to 7 October caused flooding of theTurkwel River whichreached up to one kilometreinland from the rive banks.An assessment undertakenby OCHA and the KenyaRed Cross Society (KRCS)on 15 October in Katilu

division concluded that thefloods caused seriousdamage to crops, oneconfirmed death and 16missing people; a total of 1,262 households wereaffected by the floods according to the KRCS.

Most of the households in the Katilu and Kainuk divisions rely on irrigated farming after cattlerustling and the PEV led to their displacement and changes in their livelihoods from pastoralism tosedentary farming. The flooded areas annually produced 292.4 MTs of maize for over 670households; the KRCS projected that affected households would face food insecurity due to thefloods. Hundreds of those affected have moved to higher grounds, but require shelter, food andother basic services. To meet urgent needs, the Government of Kenya, through the ProvincialAdministration, has provided food assistance and the KRCS has distributed NFIs.

Around 6,000 thousand people were also displaced by flash floods in Mandera district on 14October and three people are feared dead. The floods, as well as simultaneous replenishment of a seasonal lagae (rivers), which cut through the town, were caused when the River Daua burst itbanks due to recent heavy rains in the Ethiopian highlands, submerged seven wells, damaged 189permanent houses and shelters, surrounded seven schools with water, submerged 428 toilets andtwo boreholes, washed away 1 km of water piping, disrupted water supply to the hospital and ledto the disappearance of countless livestock. Contaminated water sources and related disease

outbreak now threaten the 150,000 residents of Mandera Town.

Flooded road in Mandera on 14 October. Photo: ACF

Appx 1,800Householdsdisplaced3 Missing

Source: IRIN, 16 October.

The same road in Mandera on 16 October. Photo: ACF


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The KRCS and other partners have distributed non-food items (NFIs) to affected households,provided latrine slabs, and distributed PUR sachets and aqua tabs to avoid outbreaks of water borne diseases. UNICEF also supported the repair of damaged water supply systems. TheGovernment has provided some food assistance to 920 affected families. UNICEF and WHOdispatched relief supplies from warehouses in Garissa while line ministries and local partnerssourced items in local warehouses.

According to the KRCS, remaining urgent needs include food assistance for 1,000 households for one month; NFIs for 2,000 households; dignity packs; latrines for 1,000 households; aqua tabs and PUR sachet; and support for the transport of relief items.

Pastoralists Livelihoods & Resource-based Conflicts iGariThe floodwaters receded quicklyowing to the very dry soil in theaffected areas in Mandera. However,the damage caused by the floodsrequires urgent attention.Furthermore, displacement caused bythe floods has exacerbated inter-clantensions. According to PracticalAction (PA), clashes erupted inKoromey village, five kilometres fromMandeara town on 16 October whenclan members displaced by the floodssought refuge on land from another clan. Two persons were killed in theclashes and KRCS reported that 31houses were destroyed. Another clash in the Warankara area resultedin four deaths on 16 October. Localmedia reported that inter-clanskirmishes led to five more deaths on18 October in Bulla Kamour near Mandera town while three more werekilled on 21 October in Koromey.

Authorities have instituted a curfewand deployed security personnel toquell the violence, which has yet to abate. Local media reported that the road between Mandera

town and El Wak town remained insecure through 21 October.Conversely, drought conditions are also sparking clashes in areas that have not been affected byfloods. In Tana River district IRIN reported that a herdsman was killed in an area that has notreceived rainfall for several months. KRCS noted that pastoralists have been forced to migratefurther distances, sometimes onto competing clan areas, in search of scarce water and pastureresources.

Drought

Some areas affected by floods are concurrently experiencingdrought. The successive failed rains in the arid and semi-aridland (ASAL) areas in North East and Northern Provinces hasprecipitated the slow onset of drought conditions. There wasincreased rainfall between 12 September and 11 October,above normal in the northwest (see green areas on map) but

Same road in Mandera after floodwaters receded on 16October. Photo: ACF

Areas where clashes have erupted in Mandera, Kenya. For a map of theaffected area see ochaonline.un.org/kenya

Koromey village,clashes resulted in 2deaths on 16October and 3 moreon 21 October;Bulla Kamour,clashes resulted in 5deaths on 18

Gari/Warankaraarea, where clashesresulted in four deaths on 16

FEWSNET/NOAA, Rainfall anomalies between 12September and 11 October.


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still below normal in the northeast (areas in yellow onanomalies map). FEWS NET notes that thoughpastoral and agro-pastoral activity may improve andwater resources may be recharged, the rains cannot fullyreverse the impacts of degraded pasture and livestocklost throughout the ASALs over successive seasons.Furthermore, continued drought conditions throughoutthe region in neighbouring Somalia and Ethiopia (seeyellow areas along Kenyas borders) could further aggravate regional competition for pasture and water.

Indeed, FEWS NETs Hazards Impact Assessment for Africa 16-22 October, shows that much of northernKenya, remains affected by a severe drought, as wellas at coastal areas (see brown areas on map). Therecently flooded portion of Turkana district ishighlighted as improving (see area 2 on map) due tothe rainfall received. (For the complete Update see www.fews.net)

Food Security

The Kenya Food Security Outlook highlighted thereare currently high levels of food insecurity in the sameareas affected by drought, including the northerneastern and north-western pastoral areas as well asthe some areas on the coast (see map below).

Insecurity was caused by several factors in the pastoralist areas according to the Outlook. Poor rains led to early livestock migrations, which weakened herds and predisposed them to diseases,including Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR). Scarce pasture and water resources also fuelledclashes and displacements in Mandera, as described above. Furthermore, lack of adequate water

led to spread of communicable diseases, which have a synergistic relationship to malnutrition.According to the Outlook, maize production was 10% below the average in agricultural areas at 2.3million MTs, which is below the 2007 level of 2.52 million MTs and the three-year average of 2.58million MTs. Reduced productivity is attributed to poor rainfall in the central highlands, SouthernRift Valley and marginal agricultural areas. Furthermore, high input costs led to sub-optimalapplication of fertilizers and use of inappropriate seeds.

It is estimated that approximately 1.38 million people in rural areas are currently highly foodinsecure and will require food assistance through March 2009. Furthermore, rising food prices hadled to food insecurity in urban areas, affecting 3.5 to 4.1 million people. Since these food deficitpopulations are nearly totally dependent on the market to access their food, high prices and staticincomes leaves them vulnerable.

Regarding the food security of communities affected by the PEV, the Kenya Food SecuritySteering Group (KFSSG) undertook a Rapid Assessment of PEV-Affected Areas to determine thecaseload of those who will require food assistance after the long rains harvest. It was concludedthat there was a 22% shortfall in production in these areas, and Uasin Gishu district was the mostseverely affected.

Factors that reduced production in PEV-affected areas were similar to those that affected nationalproduction, including delayed cultivation due to displacement, as well as insufficient access toinputs. It was concluded that PEV-affected farming communities were at variable stages of foodsecurity; to obtain food security, some only required increased access to farming inputs,complemented by a decline in food assistance; some had been able to resume faming and wereno longer reliant on food assistance; and some would continue to require food assistance throughthe short-rains period because they had not been able to resume cultivation.

FEWSNET, Hazards Impact for Africa. 16-22October.


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Given the current food security situation, current food stocks and the projected imports, theOutlook highlights that there will be a shortfall in meeting the annual 3.2 million MT of maizeneeds; the Government plans to import maize to close this gap.

According to the Outlook the most likely food security forecast for the period from December 2008 March 2009 indicates that the north eastern areas are expected to receive adequate rainfallbetween October and December 2008, which could facilitate the recovery from high food insecuritytowards moderate food insecurity. However, some areas of Turkana could continue to faceinsecurity, precipitated by continued inter-clan conflicts which reduces pastoralists access topasture and markets; the continued spread of PPR; and the fact that many pastoralists householdshave already lost critical livestock assets which they cannot recoup, even with improved rains.

The northern and north eastern regions are expected to fare much worse between December andMarch 2009 due to forecasts of normal to below-normal rains between October and December,according to the most likely scenario in the Outlook. Mandera and Marsabit, portions of which arealready highly food insecure, are expected to deteriorate to extreme food insecurity; the remainingareas of North Eastern Province are all expected to deteriorate into high food insecurity.Insufficient rains, in some areas recently ravaged by floods, will severely impact the predominatelypastoralist households whose resilience and coping mechanisms have already been eroded bysuccessive failed rains. Water and pasture will become increasingly scarce, which is likely tocontinue to fuel clashes and insecurity. Furthermore, under this scenario, livestock bodyconditions will deteriorate and will be increasingly susceptible to livestock diseases.

Under the most likely scenario, 1.6 million in rural areas will also require continued food assistanceand those in major urban areas will continue to be food insecure.

The Outlook includes a set of recommendations to mitigate the expected deterioration of foodsecurity, which include: expansion of supplementary feeding to pre-empt growing malnutrition inthe northwest and northeast; restoration of an expanded school feeding programme; conduct of anurban vulnerability assessment to help target interventions appropriately; implementation of asafety nets for urban poor; rehabilitation of water points; enhancement of diseases surveillance;vaccination of livestock; and encouragement of proactive livestock herd management practices.

Current food security situation, Kenya Food SecurityOutlook, October 2008. FEWSNET, USAID, Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) and WFP.

Most likely food security situation December 2008-March2009, Kenya Food Security Outlook, October 2008.FEWSNET, USAID, Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) and WFP.


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Security

The security situation in Mandera, North Eastern Province remains very volatile, has regionaldimensions that are affecting programme delivery. In addition to the clashes outlined above, aGovernment of Kenya (GoK) vehicle was hijacked near Mandera Town on 7 October, the thirdcarjacking over the preceding three-week period. Police escorts are necessary when travelling inthe area and all areas along the international boundary with Somalia, including Mandera town and

Elwak remained generally insecure due to increased encroachment by militants. The security situation in the Nakuru ASK Showground IDP camp deteriorated during the reportingperiod. Based on discontent with the Governments proposal to distribute start up funds in areasof return, tension escalated the week of 6 October. UN Department of Safety and Security alsoreported that leaders had highlighted that criminals had infiltrated the camp, which has contributedto an increase in violent crime in areas near the camp.

Tensions were reported in Elbourgon, Molo district on 14 October when community members setup a roadblock in an attempt to revenge the reported killing of two from another community.

UNDSS reported that on 10 October, bandits killed a police officer and a student during a cattleraid in Trans Nzoia district.

Population Movements and Displacement Trends

The Ministry of State for Special Programmes (MoSSP) reported that there were an estimated3,570 households remaining in three main IDP camps and three small camps in Mount Elgondistrict as of 13 October. However, the numbers are fluctuating as households pursue returnoptions, including the formation of self-help groups to facilitate relocation, or the movement totransit sites. As of 15 October, approximately 248,047 IDPs had returned from IDP camps to pre-displacement areas and transit sites. The MoSSP noted that there were at least 54,000 IDPs intransit sites as of 13 October; KRCS and WFP are distributing food assistance to at least 128,119IDPs, as of 28 September.

South Rift Valley

Nakuru DistrictThe authorities in Nakuru district have been addressing the residual caseload of IDPs in theNakuru ASK Showground IDP camp, which is approximately 4,225 (KRCS/WFP) most of whomplan to relocate to collectively purchased areas. However, comprehensive and appropriatedisaggregated data on the relocating groups is not available. This is making it difficult to plan for the provision of basic services, such as school capacity and latrines, which will be needed at thesites. The groups noted that they are primarily comprised of female-headed households and other vulnerable groups, which will necessitate that interventions and support are targeted accordingly.All groups noted that they urgently require shelter support to facilitate their relocation.

The following groups have registered with the Ministry of Gender and Child Affairs.

RelocationSite

RelocationGroup

OriginCamp

Number of IDPsrelocating

Status

Nyahururu,Nyanduruadistrict

Rift ValleyIDPsCommunityBasedOrganization

Nakuru ASKShowgroundIDP Camp

2,125 household Movement to the site began on 15 October andwas concluded on 17 October. On a follow upvisit to the relocation site, authorities noted thatblankets, tents and NFIs were required tomeet urgent needs of the households. Themajority of those households who relocatedhad been paid the Government start-up fundsof Ksh10,000 (USD 143).

Pipeline IIArea, Nakurudistrict

Molo IDPsSquattersGroup


160-200 Plans are underway for the group to move to asix-acre plot.

Pipeline IArea, Nakurudistrict

MakangweniSquattersIDP Self Help


500Households

IDPs are from Makengwni farm displaced bytheir former employer at the who they claimowed them Ksh 300 million. They are seeking


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Group legal advice to pursue their case.

Preparations of the relocation site areunderway. The district authorities are planningto provide required sanitation, education,health, and electricity facilities for the site. Ageo-physical survey for borehole drilling in thearea has been undertaken and the Redeemed

Gospel Church will provide water in the interim.Group hopes to rent nearby farms and startcultivating crops as well as start smallbusinesses. However, they require farm inputsand capital to start their businesses.

Ngata Area,Nakurudistrict

Minto IDPSelf HelpGroup


441Households Planning is underway for the IDPs to relocate.

The DC requested partners to support thepreparation of the relocation area withsanitation and associated trainings.

Molo DistrictThe district authorities attempted to distribute the shelter assistance (Ksh25,000 USD 357) to

households at the Karirikanya transit site, Molo district on 14 October. However, some householdsare already benefitting from the UNHCR-Danish Refugee Council shelter project and major concerns were raised by IDP households when it was clarified that each household qualified for only one type of shelter assistance, either the funds or the provision of shelter. Misperceptionsrelated to entitlements are prohibiting some households from returning.

Approximately 200 IDP households living in communities in the Kenyoya area, Molo districtexpressed discontent that they were not receiving assistance; the last distribution they receivedwas in March 2008. The KRCS and WFP shifted to a new approach in Molo and Kipkeliondistricts, which will facilitate the targeting of IDPs living in communities as well as the self-helpgroups relocating to collectively purchased land. More information on this approach will beavailable shortly.

Naivasha DistrictThere are three relocation sites in Naivasha district, Mai Mahiu A, Mai Mahiu B and Mai Mahiu B1.

RelocationSite

Origin Camp # of IDPsrelocating

Status

Mai MahiuA

Naivasha StadiumCamp

150households

IDPs have relocated to the site.

The group reported that they expect to receive theGovernment shelter support (Ksh 25,000) but that theywere concerned that would be required to purchase theshelter materials from the vendor provided by theGovernment, which they were not amenable to.

Mai Mahiu

B:

Narok DCs IDP

Camp

60

householdsMai MahiuB1

Naivasha StadiumIDP Camp

15Households

Discussions with the local water committee are ongoing to facilitate access to water to all threerelocation sites. The groups have all appealed for assistance to re-start their livelihood, as well assupport to purchase more land on which to expand their settlements.

North Rift Valley

Uasin Gishu DistrictApproximately 315 IDPs remain in the Burnt Forest IDP camp; they are primarily comprised of non-

land owning, non-farmers, who rented apartments and ran small businesses. They have not beenpaid the Government start-up funds and are unable to move from the Camp without assistance.Approximately one third of the remaining population are female-headed households.


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The Current population of the Eldoret ASK Showground IDP Camp remains at approximately2,000 IDPs.

RelocationSite

OriginCamp

# of IDPsrelocating

Status

YamumbiFarm

EldoretASK IDPCamp

160Households

On 9 October the group moved to the site. The self help group has rentedtwo acres until December 2009. Piped water and latrines have beenprepared at the site, UNHCR provided the group with NFIs and KRCSprovided latrine slabs. The households plan to use tents before the shelter isestablished. The Group will try to rent farm area nearby on which to cultivateand households hope that the Government will provide assistance to helpthem start businesses. Many in the group have not received theGovernment start-up funds of Ksh10,000.

Kaptagat KedoretASK IDPCamp

Not known Land has been donated by an individual in the pre-displacement area after local chief insisted that the displaced group be provided land. IDPs areawaiting the establishment of infrastructure (water and sanitation, which thecommunity is working on. The group plans to farm when they relocate.

Kwanza DistrictSixteen households from the closed Endebess IDP camp have developed a makeshift transit sitenext to the DCs office while they are waiting for the Governments decision regarding their payment. They have appealed for food, NFIs, tents and health services.

Relocation Site

RelocationGroup

OriginCamp

# of IDPsrelocating

Status

Zea Farm UnassistedEndebessIDPLandlessGroup

EndebessIDP Camp,KwanzaDistrict

43households

The acre of land was purchased using theGovernment start-up funds on 2 September. However,the land is insufficient to sustain the group: the soil iswaterlogged so they cannot farm and latrines cannot bebuilt; and they are approximately seven kilometers froma water source, health facility and school. They hope toreceive assistance to expand their plot and rent arableland to cultivate. They are currently in need of tents,NFIs, latrine slabs and food assistance.

Turkana Central and South DistrictsThere are four IDP camps remaining in Turkana.Most IDPs in these camps were provided theGovernment start-up funds and some NFIs.However, the Government has identified land onwhich those at the Kalemngoro Camp will relocate;IDPs at the other camps are now awaiting similar assistance and all are expecting the Governmentshelter project distribution of Ksh25,000.

II. Humanitarian Response (See Annex I for cluster response matricies)

CCCM

UNHCR and partner agencies are conducting a mapping exercise of transit sites in the Rift Valley.Preceding the exercise, UNHCR conducted trainings on the use of Global Positioning Systemsequipment for partners in Eldoret, Kitale, and Nakuru. To date 29 sites have been mapped.

Food Assistance

September distributions are continuing into October, and have experienced some delays. In theNorth Rift, 127,236 beneficiaries will be targeted in the September distributions; to date 88% of thedistribution has been covered with 22% still pending in Koibatek and Nandi North districts. TheGovernment directive to reduce the number of permitted axels from four to three, has reduced the

IDP Camp District IDPPopulation

Kanamkeri IDPcamp

TurkanaCentral district

695 people

Nakim IDP Camp TurkanaSouth district

250 people

KalemngorokIDP Camp

TurkanaSouth district

259households

Nyangaita IDP

Camp

Turkana

South district

105

households


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capacity of trucks, slowed the pipeline and caused delays. WFP is negotiating favourable rateswith transporters to ensure the food supply is not interrupted. Additionally, poor road conditionsfrom the ongoing rains have impaired accessibility to some distribution points.

IDPs relocating from the Nakuru ASK IDP Showground received food rations during theSeptember distribution. A contract between the Baringo District Steering Group and WFP is beingfinalized for WFP to assume food distribution and WFP is pre-positioning food in the ASALs in

anticipation of transportation challenges during the long rains. Academic Model for the Preventionand Treatment of HIV AMPATH reported that they have sufficient stock to maintain their supplementary feeding programme for people living with HIV and AIDS through December.

The Nutrition Cluster is reporting that targeting has been a problem in the ASALs, particularly inTurkana as beneficiaries targeted for supplementary feeding have been excluded from generalfood distributions. The cluster will be addressing the issue with the District Steering Groups.

Education

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has requested that the education clusters be formed in all areas withemergencies. In response, a cluster group is going to be established in Garissa. UNICEF is providingeducation supplies to support three schools in Mandera that were closed due to flooding.

The cluster is raising concerns about access to education in areas where groups are collectivelyrelocating. A child protection and education team will visit the Nyandarua relocation site, where 2,125households from Nakuru Showground are relocating and where it is reported that there are noeducation facilities. A plan to meet the education needs in the area will be developed.

The primary school in Eldoret ASK Showground Camp will remain open until the end of the third termto enable candidates to sit for the national examination. Provisions were made for fourth formcandidates to be accommodated at the St. Elizabeth Secondary School.

During the week of 6 October, MoE officials, Provincial Directors of Education, UNICEF and cluster partners carried out a Joint Review Mission in selected institutions implementing the Kenya Education

Sector Support Programme in Nyanza province. See Annex I for a summary of the findings.Protection

In missions to transit sites in Molo District, returnees alleged that a percentage of the Governmentpayments were being withheld as fees. Returnees reported that they were told not to complainand felt that they had no recourse to address the issue. The International Rescue Committee (IRC)in Kitale also reported that women receiving the KSh25,000 shelter payment were forced to pay afee of KSh12,000. The women reported the incident to the DC and IRC has contacted Moi Schoolof Law to provide pro bono services to address the situation.

UNHCR monitoring missions of 13 transit sites in Keringet Division, Molo District, found thatinsecurity is still a problem in areas of return. Returnees reported malicious grazing and theft of food rations and expressed concerns about walking long distances.

UNHCR found that Sabaot Land Defence Force (SLDF) rebels were harassing IDPs in theGitwamba and Nasianda transit sites, Trans Nzoia district and observed that there is an insufficientAdministrative Police presence in the area.

The Gender-based Violence (GBV) Sub-Cluster has finalized arrangements for transitioning to theGander Commission. The transition will bring in key stakeholders from the Government. TheGender Commission is developing a GBV framework to ensure the sustainability of the transitionand the current sub-cluster chair will transition to the National Commission on Gender andDevelopment and will continue to oversee the four field-based GBV advisors in Nairobi/Nyeri,Kisumu, Eldoret, and Nakuru.

During a joint mission by UNHCR and MoSSP counsellors, women in Ampiva, Nakuru NorthDistrict, expressed concerns that increasing frustration and consumption of alcohol due to lack of livelihood recovery could result in increased cases of GBV, though no incidents of GBV have


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occurred. Moreover, the community had little knowledge on available legal support. The teamprovided information on the appropriate steps to report GBV incidents. In the North Rift, AMPATHwill provide legal counselling to GBV survivors at Moi teaching and Referral Hospital.

Shelter and Non Food Items

Agencies implementing shelter projects have expressed a need for increased coordination to

prevent the duplication of benefits for some households while others are omitted. The governmentis providing the KSh25,000 shelter grant, IOM, KRCS, GOAL and UNHCR through DanishRefugee Council are constructing shelters, and Catholic Relief Services are issuing KSh15,000vouchers for shelter.

The Permanent Secretary of the MoSSP reported that funds are available to provide 17,000households with the KSh25,000 shelter grant. The grants will be administered by the ProvincialCommissioners through the DCs. However, there is confusion in many districts as to whether recipients of in-kind shelter support from partners and whether those who were non-land owners atthe time of displacement will be eligible for the grant. The cluster is emphasizing the need to targetgroups relocating to collectively purchased plots of land in shelter projects, as they are notcurrently receiving the government KSh25,000 shelter grant.

Some recipients of the KSh25,000 shelter grant have been unable to procure shelter materials. InUasin Gishu, construction poles are not locally available; the district authorities are providing 25poles to beneficiaries of the shelter grant.

Returnees to Karirikania transit site, Molo District, told an OCHA mission that even though somehouseholds had benefited from transitional shelter kits, they were reluctant to return due toinsecurity in the area. The shelter project is targeting the most vulnerable households who feelthat without a larger presence of returnees, security patrols will not cover the areas of return andthey will be more vulnerable if they leave the transit site.

Health

International Medical Corps is conducting a nutrition and health needs assessment in Trans NzoiaEast and West, Kwanza, and southern Mt. Elgon Districts. They have trained nurses andprovincial health technicians to maintain community health activities after the organization leavesthe region.

Water Sanitation Hygiene

A lack of funding for WASH projects continues to constrain activities. Participation at districtWESCOORD meetings has been declining as implementing organizations conclude their projects.There is an emerging lack of coordination in the Kisumu Hub as WESCOORD committeesperceive their mandate to be limited to the IDP emergency and consider the emergency to haveended with Operation Rudi Nyumbani (Return Home ). However, access to clean water and

sanitation facilities in the transit sites and return areas continues to pose significant challenge.The historic tensions over access to water in Molo District were exacerbated during the PEV andresulted in significant damage to water sources. WASH activities from the Nakuru hub havecentred in Molo District, with the hope that improved access to water for all communities, coupledwith peace and reconciliation efforts, will help reduce tensions.

For more information, please contact:Jeanine Cooper, Head of Office, OCHA-Kenya, +254 (20)7625155, [email protected].

Alfred Nabeta, Desk Officer, Africa I Section, OCHA-New York, +1 917 367 2649, [email protected].

Stephanie Bunker, Spokesperson and Public Information Officer, OCHA-New York,

+1 917 367 5126, +1 917 892 1679 (mobile), [email protected].

Elisabeth Byrs, Public Information Officer, OCHA-Geneva, +41 22 917 2653, [email protected].


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Annex I: Cluster Response Activities and Mission Findings

Education

The following table highlights the findings of the Joint Review Mission in selected institutionsimplementing the Kenya Education Sector Support Programme in Nyanza province.

AREA OF FOCUS KEY FINDINGS CHALLENGES WAY FOWARD

ACCESS TOEDUCATION

Provision of grants have led toincreased access in mostschools

High number of Orphans andVulnerable Children (OVCs),including IDPs

Unfriendly learningenvironment in most schoolsdue to poor sanitation andinadequate seating

Inadequate/overstretchedfacilities

Teacher shortages Drop outs due to child labour,

poverty and social-culturalfactors

No trained teachers for skillstraining.

Out of school youth that requiresupport and grants

Most back up/volunteer teachersnot trained

Target the affected schools for infrastructure support.

Schools to set standard andadhere to it on who qualifies as avolunteer teacher.

Volunteer teachers should bepaid and trained from grantsprovided.

EFFECTIVEUTLIZATION OF

SCHOOLIMPROVEMENT

GRANTS

Generally, utilization of thegrants is good in most schools

Children with special needshave not been fully catered for despite the fact that the MoEhas sent grants to schoolswith special units.

Weaknesses in procurementprocesses.

Most schools did not haveschool improvement plans.

Weakness in enforcing theguidelines on maintenance andreplacement of text books.

Procurement processes need tobe strengthened and closelymonitored at all levels.

Need for continuous training for school managers.

Enforcement of maintenanceand replacement guidelines.

QUALITY OFINFRASTRUCTURE

The quality is generally up tostandard, but in some casesthe quality of structures waspoor and rehabilitation worksubstandard.

Inadequate supervision of works. Ministry of Public Works andPublic Health should beengaged in all construction for quality assurance.

QUALITY OFPRIMARY TEACHER

EDUCATION

There are key resourceteachers (KRTs) in primaryschools, but they are reluctantto implement schoolempowerment and teacher development as expected.

Lack of vital internet facilitieswhere there are computers.

Resources for ICT integrationand bursaries have beenreceived and well utilized insome institutions.

Institutions have not fullyembraced the use of IT.

Computer literacy levels are low. The programme of KRTs was

not fully understood and owned.

The institution should strengthenuse of ICT.

There is need for moresensitization on the generalprinciple of school basedteachers development (SbTD).

Need to revise the selectioncriteria of the KRTs.

DATA COLLECTIONAND PROCESSING AT

VARIOUS LEVELS

EMIS programme has not fullybeen rolled out; still at districtlevel yet to be realized atschool level.

Quality and appropriatenessof data coming from schoolsare unsatisfactory, no uniformformat and disaggregation.

Lack of skilled personnel inEMIS at the district level.

Lack of internet connection inmost of the districts.

There is need to cascadetraining in order to roll out andoperationalize EMIS, including inthe new districts.

RESOURCEMOBILIZATION

There are variousdevelopment partnerssupporting education.

Harmonization and coordinationof resource and serviceproviders.

Poor Management of CBFbursaries.

Students were reluctant to applyfor bursaries.

Harmonization of providersactivities.

Sensitization of parents andstudents to apply for bursaries.

Review the targeting criteria for bursaries to make it moreinclusive.

EMERGENCY NEEDS

Most IDPs have been placedin schools.

Some teachers left because of PEV.

Some schools with IDPsreceived instructionalmaterials from partners butneeds were overwhelming.

Some IDPs are staying withcare givers.

Overstretched facilities Lack of instructional materials for

schools hosting IDPs.

Target schools in Nyanza whichwere affected by PEV and wereleft out during the rapidassessment.

IDPs require psycho-socialsupport and special assistance.


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Protection

Shelter and NFIs

Health

Water Sanitation Hygiene

Who Place Activity/ ReportUNICEF Nakuru,

Molo

Providing 500 pot filters to each District Water Officer (DWO) for distribution at the

household level.Action Aid Ken Nakuru Ongoing WASH campaign in schools, including the facilitation of roof catchments in 7schools in Molo and Kipkelion districts and support of child to child hygiene promotion.De-sludging and chlorination of well water for returnee farmers.

Who Place and date Activity/ ReportNakuru14-15 October

Two training workshops on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse for 29 participants from Nakuru North District and 20 participants from MoloDistrict drawn from district authorities, KRCS, Ministry of State and SpecialProgrammes, the media, and humanitarian agencies.

UNHCR

MEGEN

Kisumu

6-9 October Eldoret13-16 October

Facilitated a training of trainers workshop on empowering men on the

prevention of SGBV. In Kisumu, 32 representatives from UN angencies,NGOs, community-based organizations, the community and IDPsparticipated.

UNHCRMoSSP

Ampiva, NakuruNorth9 October

Conducted sensitization activities in GBV and psycho-social issues.

Desert Run Garissa10 October

The Desert Run Marathon was held to raise funds to promote the education of girls in North Eastern Province. The organizers continue their request for donations of education materials.

OFDA, CRS,Kitale Diocese

Endebess,Kiminini,Cherangani, andSaboti

Ongoing counselling targeting girls aged 12-27 who admitted exchanging sexfor money and handouts, referral of GBV survivors, and GBV and sexualexploitation and abuse awareness activities.

Who Where When WhatKRCS 3 return sites in Uasin Gishu 9 October 547 blankets, 547 bars of soap, 19 family kits, 2

kitchen sets and 2 UNHCR tents.UNHCRNakuru

92 families in Mai Mahiu Aand B Return Areas

10 October Soap, mosquito nets, blankets, 37 tents (A); 36tents, 13 family kits and blankets (B); jerrycans,sanitary pads (A & B)

KRCS 6 return sites in Uasin Gishu.The remaining 17 of 26assessed return sites willreceive distribution week of 27

Oct.

Weekcommencing13 October

665 blankets, 665 bars of soap, 23 family kits, 9kitchen sets and 9 UNHCR tents

UNHCREldoret

NAKA Self-Help Group 160households (659 individuals)on two acres of rented land inYamumbi

14 October 20 UNDP tents, 20 family kits, 40 jerrycans, 160blankets and 160 bars of soap.

UNHCRNakuru

IDPs in return area inNyandarua North district whohad left from Nakuru ASKShowground Camp (viaMoSSP officials)

17 October 100 tents, 200 mosquito nets, 100 blankets, 100 jerry cans, 5 cartons of soap and 500 sanitarytowels

KRCS Flood affected areas inMandera

Ongoing Identifying 2000 vulnerable households to targetin the distribution of : 2000 tarpaulins, 2000kitchen sets, 4000 jerrycans, 4000 blankets,4000 mosquito nets, 8000 bars of soap.

Who Place and date Activity/ ReportOFDA, CRS &Arch DioceseNairobi

Limuru, Tigoni, Kikuyuand Muguga

Mobilization of five support groups and counselling and referral servicesfor 79 IDPs.


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