US Donates Food Worth 340 Million Shillings to Kenya

The United States has donated food worth KSh.340 million to Kenya in support of the government’s efforts to address food insecurity.

The 18,300 metric tons of food aid arrived at the Mombasa port this week, the US announced through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Food for Peace (FFP).

The food will be distributed by the World Food Program (WFP) through the support of the US to more than 390,000 Kenyans in nine arid counties including Turkana, Baringo, Marsabit, Isiolo, Samburu, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Tana River.

In 2019 alone, the US has spent Sh10 billion on food security relief and long-term resilience-building among vulnerable Kenyans. The US says the food assistance reflects its strong commitment to the health and food security of Kenyans.

“The United States is committed to addressing the needs of Kenyans suffering as a result of devastating drought and severe food insecurity in the northern and eastern regions of the country," said US Ambassador to Kenya Kyle McCarter. 

"USA Marafiki will continue these and other efforts to build resilience in Kenya to best support our Kenyan friends on their path to self-reliance.”