Refugees in Kenya impacted by food aid cuts; WFP rolls out new system
Summary
The World Food Programme (WFP) has reduced food aid for refugees in Kenya due to cuts in global funding, including from the United States. Refugees in the Kakuma and Dadaab camps are experiencing reduced food support, leading to tension and protests. WFP has prioritized aid based on need due to limited resources.Key Facts
- WFP has cut food aid to refugees in Kenya because of global funding reductions.
- Major funding cuts came from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
- The Kakuma and Dadaab camps host nearly 800,000 refugees fleeing conflict and drought.
- Aid is reduced by 60% for vulnerable groups and 80% for refugees with some income.
- Tensions have risen, resulting in protests and one reported death.
- WFP introduced a new system to prioritize aid based on assessed needs rather than status.
- Global Acute Malnutrition rates in refugee children and pregnant women in Kenya exceed 13%.
- WFP stated it can only provide food assistance until December or January with current resources.
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