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    I. General Overview

    In an effort to reconfirm commitments made to address some of the core drivers of conflict, theKenyan National Dialogue and Reconciliation released a public service announcement in localmedia. An ambitious matrix of planned activities was outlined, including reform of the constitution,over the next six to twelve months. As a critical part of the peace-building process, the TruthJustice and Reconciliation Commission is also expected to complete its work by 2010. Meanwhile,measures to address inequities and regional imbalances will be implemented within the next two tothree years.

    Meanwhile, the debate over whether perpetrators of the PEV should receive amnesty was aired inthe Commission of Inquiry into the Post-Election Violence as Attorney General Amos Wakorejected calls to grant amnesty to perpetrators of PEV. However,noting that there was insufficient evidence to prosecute manyalleged offenders being held in association with the violence, herecommended that a Criminal Investigation Department becreated under the Attorney General's office to conduct furtherinvestigations.

    Recognizing that land-related issues are some of the primarydrivers of conflict, there has been widespread demand for the firstNational Land Policy since 1963 to be passed. The Policy isexpected to address irregular allocations of land and accessibilityto land by the poor. Civil society groups have also advocated thatthat the Policy address the various functions that land serves tothe diverse population in Kenya, including a primary source oflivelihoods for agriculturalists and pastoralists; a foundation fornational economic development; and an important source ofcultural heritage. It has been highlighted that the lack of clearpolicies to address access, rights, usage and competing interestsin land, could continue to fuel conflicts in the country, particularlyas population pressures increase the demand for resources.

    UNITED NATIONS

    HUMANITARIAN UPDATE vol. 3320 August 27 August 2008

    Office of the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Kenya

    HIGHLIGHTS

    The Kenyan Red Cross reported that there are 25,296 IDPs in 48 IDP camps; the KRCS, WFPand an interagency assessment noted that there were 99,198 IDPs in 160 transit sites; theGovernment reported that 226,187 IDPs had returned to pre-displacement areas by 18 August.

    The Long Rains Assessment noted that USD 27.5 million in interventions is required throughmultiple sectors to address food insecurity.

    Ten pastoralists were killed in clashes near the Kenya-Uganda border and others displaced toOropoi division, Turkana North district, according to the Lockichoggio Oropoi and KakumaDevelopment Organization.

    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 notrepresent a position from the United Nations. This report is posted on: http://ochaonline.un.org/kenya

    Pastoralist child in Turkana district.March 2008. For more on pastoralistlivelihoods see p. 3

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    In addition to ongoing processes to address longstanding grievances the Government initiatedconstructive channels to hold public offices accountable for service delivery. A Public Serviceweek was held between 20-27 August, which included efforts to improve public services, such asextended hours of service. Citizens Service Charters were also launched which provide essentialinformation on the functions and services of all public offices, thereby empowering the public tohold officials and institutions accountable to their mandates.(For the Presidents statement on Public Service Week, see: http://www.communication.go.ke/media.asp?id=696g)

    II. Humanitarian SituationFood Security

    Based on the findings of the Long Rains Assessment (LRA) conducted by the Kenya Food SecuritySteering Group (KFSSG), immediate and long-term interventions are necessary in several sectorsto respond to the food security situation. Because of the compounding factors contributing to foodinsecurity in pastoral regions, they require the greatest amount of resources in multiple sectoralareas. Some of the major factors affecting food security in these areas include: below-normal andsporadic rainfall; livestock diseases, including peste des petits ruminants (PPR), which deterioratedlivestock body conditions and decrease pastoralists purchasing power; insecurity due to cattlerustling and competition for resources; high commodity prices; and high rates of malnutrition.

    Funding Requirements (in Ksh millions) in Response to Food Insecurity

    SECTOR Livestock Agriculture Health Water Education TOTAL

    REGION ImmLongTerm

    Imm.LongTerm

    Imm.LongTerm

    Imm.LongTerm

    Imm.

    Northern 156 42 1 28 68 32 327

    Eastern Pastoral 110 10 10 50 140 158 478

    Agro Pastoral 12.5 28.5 9 2 17.5 10 40 5 124.5

    Eastern Marginal 9 50 27 121 10 217

    Coastal Marginal 2 29 175 460 108

    Total 287.5 38.5 69 44 47.5 117 544 355 118 1,620.5

    TOTAL USD USD 25.7The LRA provides an important opportunity to identify areas at risk of food insecurity and areas ofpossible intervention; however, the situation also needs to be considered with respect to theseasonal calendar and specifically the forthcoming short rains (between mid-October and the endof December). According to FEWSNET, the degraded pastures and deteriorated crop conditions in2008 were in part affected by poor short rains in 2007; likewise the food security situation for theremainder of 2008 and in 2009 will be greatly affected by the short rains.

    Source: FEWSNET, August 2008.

    Sourc: KFSSG Long Rains Assessment, August 2008.

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    Pastoralist Livelihoods

    The period between the long and short rains is also the time period in which pastoralists migratewith livestock to dry-season grazing areas. Because of the prevailing drought conditionsthroughout a significant portion of pastoralist areas, there has been increased competition forresources amongst pastoralists during this season.

    The Lockichoggio Oropoi and Kakuma Development Organization (LOKADO) highlighted that one

    of the key grazing area during drought periods spans between Koten and Morulem, Turkanadistrict to Kotdo district, Uganda. The proliferation of arms and presence of cattle rustlers in thisregion, however, has resulted loss of over 300 cattle and 3,500 shoats over the past two years.

    In an effort to protect the region, which is also an important wildlife corridor, the UgandanGovernment reportedly sent a notice that all pastoralists were to vacate the area in July; however,with increasingly scare pasture areas to turn to, many pastoralists remained. LOKADO reported

    that on 15 August, the UgandaPeoples Defense Forces(UPDF) led an operation in theregion to evict the pastoralistsand clashes erupted. LOKADOreported that the clashes

    resulted in the death of tenpeople and injury of threeothers.

    Following the clashes,LOKADO reports that thepastoralists have moved overthe border into Kenya and havesought refuge in Oropoidivision, Turkana North district.However, there is reportedlyinsufficient pasture and water inthe area. The displaced

    population is also reportedly inneed of food aid and NFIs.

    Meanwhile, the UN Departmentof Safety and Security reportedthat, despite monthly peace and

    reconciliation meetings, tensions are high in Oropoi division, Turkana North particularly followingclashes during a failed cross-border raid by cattle rustlers between 24-25 August.

    Mount Elgon

    Peacenet reported that a three-day peace meeting was held in Busia, Mount Elgon from 13-15August supported by Peacenet, Safer World and the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission,

    Bungoma Diocese and including the participation of 48 leaders from communities in Mount Elgon.

    The purpose of the meeting was to develop a common platform for reconciliation among theconflicting parties and devise a schedule for peace building activities. At the meeting, it wasagreed that an interim District Peace Committee would be formed in the area to lead peacebuilding activities. It was also recognized that traditional institutions, such as the council of elders,and community-based peace building models needed to be strengthened. Furthermore, theimportant role that youth play in peace building was recognized, especially because of the youthinvolvement in the conflict, and youth-specific programming was discussed.

    Source: Conflict Early Warning and Response Mechanism

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    On 22 August, there were demonstrations in Mount Elgon during a visit of the ParliamentaryCommittee on National Security, which was undertaking a fact-finding mission over claims that themilitary perpetrated acts of torture during their security operation to rout the Sabaot Land DefenseForce (SLDF) militia. The protestors demanded that the military remain in Mount Elgon to ensuretheir security. The Mount Elgon district police, meanwhile, intensified their search for bodies ofvictims of the violence in the region; ten bodies have been exhumed so far.

    Security

    UNDSS reported that tensions arose along the Mandera East district border with Ethiopia on 13August after an Ethiopian national who was detained in a Kenyan prison, died due to illness. Thesituation was calmed and the body of the deceased man was given to his family in Suftu, Ethiopia.

    Population Movements and Displacement Trends

    The KRCS reported that there were 25,296 IDPs in 48 IDP camps as of 1 September. The KRCS,WFP and an interagency assessment noted that there were 99,198 IDPs in 160 transit sites. TheMinistry of State for Special Programmes (MOSSP) reported that as of 18 August, 226,187 IDPshad returned to pre-displacement areas. The majority of returns have taken place from Molodistrict (43,277 persons) followed by Kipkelion (23,992 persons) and Trans Nzoia West districts(21,482 persons).

    There has been an increasing trend of IDP movement to, and settlement in, areas other than theirpre-displacement homes. This trend is in accordance with the Guiding Principles on Displacement,which reaffirms the right of IDPs to return to their pre-displacement home, integrate in their area ofdisplacement, or relocate to another destination of their choice. Indeed, the Ministry of State forSpecial Programmes (MOSSP) facilitated IDPs to choose their destination by payingresettlement/start-up funds at the site of displacement or through Cooperative Bank of Kenyabranches, rather than only in pre-displacement areas. However, with multiple trends in IDPmovements, the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance has been challenging. Many of theareas of return, relocation or integration remain in need of adequate water, sanitation and hygiene,continued food assistance and access to other basic services.

    South Rift Valley

    The highest concentration of IDP camps remainsin the South Rift Valley region. However, theGovernment has shared their plans to close all IDPcamps by 31 August.

    District Number ofTransit Sites

    Population inTransit Sites

    Molo 54 37,971

    Narok South 9 2,000

    Kipkelion 1 500

    Total 64 40,471

    IDP Camps IDP Camp Population

    27 15,610

    Source, Kenya Red Cross, 27 August

    Source, Inter-agency assessment 10-11 June for Moloand Narok South districts; KRC/WFP Distribution Plans,23 August for Kipkelion district (including transit sitesonly from the distribution list)

    Total IDP Camps in Kenya

    296

    247235

    157

    123

    102

    5048

    0

    50

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    250

    300

    350

    31Jan

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    13Mar

    27Mar

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    24Ap

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    8May

    22May

    5Jun

    19Jun

    3Jul

    17Jul

    31Jul

    14Aug

    28Aug

    Total

    Source: KRCS 27 August

    Total IDPs in Camps in Kenya

    301,643

    234,725

    202,470

    157,958

    84,75271,845

    24,07625,269

    0

    50,000

    100,000

    150,000

    200,000

    250,000

    300,000

    350,000

    31Jan

    14Feb

    28Feb

    13Mar

    27Mar

    10Apr

    24Apr

    8May

    22May

    5Jun

    19Jun

    3Jul

    17Jul

    31Jul

    14Aug

    28Aug

    Total

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    Nakuru District

    There was an increase in the number of IDPs who have registered to return in Nakuru district;however, there remains a lack of trucks to facilitate movements.

    A group of IDPs comprised of 500 families (approximately 2,000 individuals) have identified a ten-acre plot of land at Pipeline Area in Nakuru Town which they intend to collectively purchase andrelocate to. The DCs office is currently supporting the group to confirm the authenticity of the land

    title deed and have assisted the group to obtain legal services. Some of the IDPs originated inNakuru town while others had been displaced from Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Molo, Koibatek, Kerichoand Makongeni districts.

    A second group of 220 families (approximately 1,000 people) has also identified another ten-acreplot of land in the Pipeline Area, Nakuru Town, to which they wish to relocate. This group iscomprised primarily of former squatters at Makongeni farm in Nakuru municipality.

    Whilst the DC has committed to assist these two populations to move to the new sites once theyhave completed the purchasing process, there has also been an appeal to the humanitariancommunity to provide basic services to the IDPs at these new sites. In response, UNICEF hasearmarked NFIs, UNHCR has identified tents, and WFP and KRCS are planning to meet food aidneeds. Action Against Hunger (ACF) and the District Architects Office have committed to assist

    the IDPs to plan WASH infrastructure at the sites and UNCHR and OCHA are helping thepopulations obtain information so they can make informed decisions about the sites they choose(including information on security and accessibility of basic service infrastructure). It was agreedthat an inter-agency needs assessment will be conducted when the IDPs move to the site.

    Naivasha District

    IDP movements from Naivasha Stadium IDP camp were expected to start on 20 August. However,a lack of payment of Government start-up funds and lack of trucks to facilitate movement havedelayed the process.

    Molo District

    IDP movements were also delayed in Molo district, pending the arrival of Government funds todistribute to returnees.

    North Rift Valley

    Movement of IDPs from camps to return areas

    continues to decline as communities awaitpayment of the Government start up funds (Ksh10,000).

    IDPCamps

    IDP Camp Population

    6 7,709

    District Number ofTransitSites

    Population inTransit Sites

    Uasin Gishu 48 26,152

    Trans NzoiaWest

    8 17,283

    Lugari 13 4,031

    Kisumu 2 253

    Nyamira 1 194Masaba 1 204

    BungomaEast

    3 319

    BungomaSouth

    1 24

    Koibatek 1 254

    Nandi North 11 3,845

    Nandi South 7 6,168

    TOTAL 96 58,727

    Source, Kenya Red Cross, 27 August

    Source: KRC/WFP Distribution Plans, 23 August, onlyincluding sites identified as Transit Sites or Transit Farms.

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    II. Humanitarian Response

    CCCM

    Ongoing monitoring of transit sites continues to highlight gapsin access to food, shelter, NFIs, water and sanitation and healthfacilities. Many returnees state that they are reluctant to returnto their farms until they receive the KSh10,000 Governmentpayment. The cluster plans to recommence efforts to map alltransit sites in the North and South Rift by 1 September; it isexpected that this mapping exercise will facilitate future

    monitoring efforts. Meanwhile, an assessment of shelter and NFI needs in Uasin Gishu districttransit sites is ongoing.

    Results of the IDP profiling exercise were sent to the National Bureau of Statistics and areexpected to be shared by 20 September.

    Protection

    The Cluster has completed the assessment of the protection concerns and needs of IDPs incommunities in eight districts in Western Province. Workshops on the Guiding Principles onInternal Displacement are planned for Provincial Administration, District Commissioners, and

    District Officers in Kakamega for the first week in September. The Cluster is also field testing theHandbook for the Protection of IDPs.

    UNICEF, the Childrens Department and Childrens Welfare Society have visited 326 child careinstitutions (CCIs) and have identified 1,752 cases of children separated from their families relatedto the PEV. Between 850 and 900 child-headed households, related to PEV, were also identified inMolo district. It is estimated that here are several factors leading to the increased number of child-headed households, including improved reporting. Parents have also reported that they left theirchildren behind because of lack of basic services in areas of return such as shelter, schools, andhealth facilities. Some cited insecurity as a reason, particularly in Karirikanyi location, Molo District.The Molo DCs Office agreed to follow up on peace and reconciliation activities in the area.

    A collaborative systems development programme for separated children is being finalized and thedepartment of Childrens services and National Council of Childrens Services are planning anEmergency and Preparedness Response Planning session for 15-17 September. It is expectedthat this will provide the basis for establishing a coordination mechanism to respond toemergencies as they arise.

    The GBV Sub-Cluster, with legal support from the Federation of Women Lawyers, is compiling finalsubmissions to the Commission of Inquiry into Post Election Violence. The report will include thereports from Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret, and Kisumu districts, where the sub-cluster supportedsurvivors to testify and highlight legal issues.

    A UNHCR field trip in Molo concluded that there has been an increase in the number of cases ofGBV in transit sites. The situation is reportedly being exacerbated due to constraints in thedelivery of humanitarian assistance and lack of livelihood options, which reportedly increasedstress, frustration and vulnerabilities amongst the displaced. The UNHCR Protection Officer and

    Community Services Assistant conducted an informal SGBV sensitization exercises targetingwomen, men and youth in four transit sites: Rironi, Jogoo, Milima, and Total Centre. Moresensitization and mapping of services for GBV survivors will continue to be carried out in the SouthRift.

    A field trip by the UNFPA GENCAP Advisor to evaluate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) inNakuru, Naivasha, Eldoret, and Kitale concluded that local populations, CBOs, NGOs, UNagencies, and local authorities lacked knowledge of what constitutes a SEA offense and oftenconfused SEA with GBV. SEA is an abuse of a position of power exercised on those who arevulnerable or susceptible to coercion and in need of goods, services, employment or other lifesustaining inputs.

    Emergency Humanitarian ResponsePlan Funding as of 19 August

    Original Requirements: 41,938,954Revised Requirements: 191,929,303

    Funding: 104,829,169/ 54.62%

    Unmet Requirements: 87,100,134

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    However, there were allegations that SEA had been perpetrated by organization personnel,authorities, and other IDPs. In the areas of return in Nakuru and Naivasha there were also reportsof incidents of sex exchanged money or food. In Eldoret Showground IDP Camp, Uasin Gishudistrict, food scarcity reportedly led to the exploitation of girls in exchange for food. The largepopulation of children not in school and the lack of livelihood recovery leave populations vulnerableto exploitation. The exchange of sexual services for essential commodities was widely perceivedas a survival tactic.

    There were many factors reported which have contributed to an under-reporting of SEA offenses,including: lack of SEA awareness; shame and embarrassment; a perception that reporting iscomplicated and unnecessary or could result in the victim loosing a source of food or otherprovision; a lack of clear/effective reporting mechanism; and lack of confidentiality in reporting.SEA prevention workshops are planed to be rolled out in October.

    Who Place and date Activity/ Report

    RefugeeConsortiumKenya

    Molo district Free legal services provided to several survivors of GBV.

    UNHCR & KenyaParalegalAssociation

    Nyanza Province Providing legal assistance and counselling to IDPs.

    Ministry ofGender

    Naivasha district Outreach provided to IDPs on the Womens Fund and support providedfor the development of a safe house for survivors of GBV.

    UNFPA Eldoret, Uasin Gishudistrict, 19 August

    Led discussion on issues related to GBV coordination and inter-agencycollaboration. Met with cluster members to identify gaps, challenges andgood practices in current GBV coordination.

    SCUK Eldoret, Uasin Gishudistrict

    Following up on three cases of GBV from the Nagarua transit site,referred by Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.

    Equality Now North Rift Valley Providing legal support to abused adolescent girls in IDP camps andareas of return.

    SCUK Reunited 9 out of 55 cases of separated children in their programme.

    SCUK 5 transit sites in Molodistrict.

    Developing community based child protection structures.

    Shelter and Non Food Items

    The MoSSP will construct 40,000 houses over a nine-month period. Each house will cost anestimated KSh33,000 and the total cost of the project will be USD22 million. The GovernmentsShelter Project, supported by the UNDP Early Recovery Advisor will begin by building 300 housesin Kuresoi, Molo district. The project will be implemented in a participatory manner: timber, ironsheets, cement and Ksh 6,000 (cash for work) will be contributed to households targeted by theDC. There will also be a training component of the program, which will target youth in constructionskills development and women for clay brick making. Funding for 4,000 houses has been securedand pledges have been received for an additional 22,000 houses.

    DRC, supported by UNHCR, will distribute 2,700 transitional shelter kits in Molo District targetingKeringet, Gusemia, Nyagacho, Muae, Kinkasa, Kiambogo, Githima, Karirirkanya, Nyakinywa andKio Divisions. In Kipkelion, GOAL is supplying 300 kits to families whose houses were partiallydamaged. IOM will also support 115 shelters in Kurusoi, Molo district; 350 in Kieklion district;

    and 250 in Lugari district.

    Discussions in the Shelter Cluster sector have focused on how to ensure that projects are well-coordinated, targeted to avoid duplication or gaps, and harmonized to avoid any majordiscrepancies in the shelter design.

    Who Place Activity/ Report

    FIDA & MoH Eldoret Distributed sanitary towels

    Refugee ConsortiumKenya

    Limuru district Distributed wool to women

    DRC Molo Targeted 880HH with fertilizer and seeds of maize, peas,carrots, kale, and cabbage

    DRC Gusemia, Kameaura, Distributed NFIs

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    Kamota, Kio, Molo District

    SCUK Molo Distributing agricultural fare to 1800HH, cash for work 500HH,restocking 600HH, cash grants 50HH, and vet assistance to2000HH.

    UNHCR Molo Distributed sanitary towels in transit sites.

    UNHCR Jasho/MalelKipkenyo, Uasin GishudistrictMaraba transit site, NandiNorth district.Muhoroni Division, Nyandodistrict.

    Distributed NFIs and shelter materials.

    UNHCR and KenyaCommunity ParalegalAssociated

    Naivasha and Nakurudistricts

    Identified 30 IDP families living in communities and distributedshelter materials to each household.

    Education

    Kenyas National Music Festival brought 80,000 students from across the country to Kisumu tocelebrate the theme of living together in unity, peace and harmony. Leaders encouraged HeadTeachers to promote similar activities with the government funds allocated to each school tosupport peace initiatives.

    Food Assistance

    With the number of food aid beneficiaries expected to increase form 1.2 million to 1.4 million inSeptember, WFP reported that the arrival of food aid from South Africa, expected by the end ofAugust, will be critical to maintain the food pipeline until October 2008.

    Under Emergency Operations 217,548 beneficiaries will be targeted in the Rift Valley in the Augustcycle. Food continues to be provided to IDPs in camps and returnees on a monthly and bi-weeklybasis respectively. Targeting remains a major challenge for the IDP areas due to ongoingmovements as well as increases in unregistered IDPs due to IDPs living in communities and newreturnees to areas. Instances of double registration have also been noted due to continuousmovement in and out of the camps, which poses a challenge to determining accurate numbers.

    The KRCS distributed food assistance to 52,536 beneficiaries from 23 food distribution points inMolo District in July; however, the August cycle only targeted 51,786 beneficiaries after a

    verification exercise revealed that there were double registrations and movement of IDPs out ofMolo. The Department of Roads is planning to rehabilitate the roads in Molo to ease transportchallenges.

    Distribution monitoring in Nakuru Showground and Lanet Police Station camps found an increasein the number of unregistered IDPs, both IDPs living in communities and returnees, resulting in thesharing of rations. The DC Nakuru observed that the urban returnees from Afraha Stadium IDPCamp have not received any food aid apart from the one month ration when they left the camp inJuly. KRCS and WFP are in discussion with the DC to use government food allocated to the districtto target returnees in Nakuru Town.

    In Nyanza/Western Provinces, distribution began for 646 beneficiaries on 27 August in four camps.

    Health

    WHO estimated that IDPs living in IDP camps are at risk of the of leishmaniasis (kala-azar)outbreak in the Rift Valley province. High levels of malnutrition, lack of quality health services andlow immunity make communities, especially children under five, more vulnerable to the disease.WHO is monitoring the outbreak and strengthening the early warning system and has pre-positioned medical kits in the Rift Valley and North-Eastern provinces. UNICF also assessedleishmaniasis cases in Kiambogo, Naivasha district with the Provincial Medical Officer and otheractors in health partners.

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    Early Recovery

    The CRS is implementing peace building activities through the Catholic Dioceses of Eldoret, inEldoret and Burnt Forest, Usain Gishu district. These activities are carried out by local communitygroups including the Amani Project and the Village Peace Committee. Through these groups CRSis encouraging community dialogue in support of peace and reconciliation.

    A Peace Caravan, organized by the Voluntary Youth Philanthropists, World Vision International

    and Peacenet, comprised of youth from different communities, will depart Nairobi on 6 September.The Peace Caravan's theme is healing and reconciliation, celebrating diversity through culture,creative art, and theatrical performances. It will also address other issues, including HIV/AIDSprevention and education, and how to create more opportunities for young people to grow anddevelop. The caravan will stop in the following areas: Muranga, Mukurweini, Nyeri town, Nanyuki,Doldol, Isiolo, Losasia, Laisamis, Marsabit, Turbi, Moyale, Loiyangarani,and Maralal.

    ACF have launched livelihoods activities with DRC and CRS in Molo, which will include cashvouchers to target 1,728 families with USD250 per family.

    DRC started a Kiosk Project in Molo District. Two group-owned kiosks (in Kio and Karirikanya,Molo district) will be formed, comprised of six people each. The Kiosks will be run jointly by thegroup and the individuals will then finance the establishment of independent kiosks, through theirsavings. Once all members have established individual kiosks, the initial kiosk will be rented out

    and proceeds will support other vulnerable groups. In addition to supporting the livelihoodsdevelopment of members, the kiosk project will facilitate the supply of goods to the areas in whichthey are developed and also stimulate local markets.

    WASH

    UNICEF received CERF funds to implement WASH activities. In areas of return in Eldoret,Nakuru, and Kisumu districts, UNICEF, with Government and partners, is fitting 200 shallow wellswith hand pumps, constructing latrines and water supplies for 10 schools, and carrying out hygienepromotion in schools and communities.

    A small number of cases of cholera were reported in Nyando, Homa Bay, and Kuria. UNICEF issupporting the District Public Health Officers by supplying water treatment chemicals, soap, latrine

    slabs, and water containers for distribution to affected areas and for hygiene promotion campaigns.A total of 20,000 jerrycans, 10,000 buckets, 900,000 aquatabs, 50,000 PUR sachets, and 25,000bars of soap are pre-positioned for cholera emergency response.

    Who Place and date Activity/ Report

    MoPH&S Central Province Latrine construction and hygiene promotion in 30 schools supported byUNICEF

    CRS Eldoret Latrine construction, hygiene promotion, and extension of water supplyschemes to 9 schools supported by UNICEF

    MoW Eldoret Testing water quality and cleaning wells in areas of return supported byUNICEF

    MoW, MoPH&S,& Action Aid

    Nakuru Testing water quality and cleaning wells in areas of return supported byUNICEF

    Action Aid Nakuru Hygiene promotion activities in schools supported by UNICEF

    ACF & DRC Nakuru & Molo Construction of latrines in IDP camps and areas of return

    MoW Molo Rehabilitation of two community water supply projects with support fromUNICEF

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

    Rania Dagash, Desk Officer, Africa I Section, OCHA-New York, +1 917 367 3668, [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].