National Drought Management Authority {NDMA} reports that Kenya is in the middle of the worst drought crisis in recent times.
4.35 Miliion Kenyans are in dire need of urgent humanitarian assistance.
942,000 cases of children aged between 6-59 Months are at risk of acute malnutrition.
134,000 cases of pregnant and lactating women are acutely malnourished.
Ripples International in partnership with other stakeholders is currently implementing an emergency response program in Meru and Tharaka Nithi County where:
Over 100 households are being supported with cash transfers and drought resistant seeds.
About 20 Schools with combined population of over 10,000children are being supported with wet feeding.
Partnership with Ministry of Health {MOH} to conduct malnutrition screening to the community level and supporting health and nutrition outreaches is being carried.
We are supporting 20 Schools in Meru and Tharaka Nithi County with water trucking and distribution of rain water harvesting storage tanks.
We are supporting County Steering Group {CSG} to effectively coordinate drought response activities.
