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USAID Provides Food Assistance to Kenya
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 23, 2006
0223-06-015
Press Office: 202-712-4320
Public Information: 202-712-4810
www.usaid.gov
WASHINGTON, DC - In response to the ongoing drought and a request for assistance from the Government of Kenya, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced that it is providing 22,800 metric tons (MT) of emergency food aid to Kenya. The $15.7 million in assistance includes the commodity costs, ocean and inland transportation and handling. USAID will provide food supplies, including wheat, whole yellow peas, and vegetable oil, through the World Food Program's (WFP) Drought Emergency Operation in Kenya.
On February 8th, the Kenyan government issued a fresh appeal for continued food assistance. Since the Kenya drought emergency operation commenced in August 2004, USAID has provided 144,79 MT of emergency food aid, valued at $87.14 million.
Recently, the failure of the short-rains season further aggravated the drought in Northern and Eastern Kenya. Where rains occurred, they began late, ended early and coverage was limited.
USAID will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.
Celebrating 50 years in 2004, USAID's Food for Peace program has brought nourishment to more than 3 billion people in 150 countries.
The U.S. Agency for International Development has provided economic and humanitarian assistance worldwide for more than 40 years.
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