Kenya

Mobile Cash For Emergency Response In Kenya

Through an innovative cash transfer scheme, WFP is using mobile phones to transfer money in a fast and timely way to those needing assistance in Kenya.

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Overview

The drought crisis that ravaged much of northern Kenya in 2011 eased following reasonably good short rains during the final months of last year. According to the most recent Short Rains Assessment Report, the number of people needing food assistance has decreased from 3.75 million at the height of the emergency to 2.2 million people. However, recovery is fragile given that last year’s short rains were preceded by three successive seasons of drought.

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Country at a glance 2013
Planned Beneficiaries3,020,100
Beneficiary needs (mt)258,331
Beneficiary needs ($US)330,706,465
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