The Salvation Army Responds to Drought in Kenya

The unprecedented drought in Kenya, caused by five consecutive below average rainy seasons since the end of 2020, has caused untold human suffering.

Nearly five million people have lacked access to enough water for drinking, cooking and cleaning. These communities have been hard hit by this drought, with the inevitable consequence of livestock deaths, food shortages and malnutrition affecting almost 900,000 children.

The Salvation Army in Kenya responded to the crisis with multiple responses in the country including the provision of food parcels containing rice, beans and cooking oil to more than 4,000 households.

In addition, The Salvation Army has provided personal hygiene items to over 5,000 students.

The Director of The Salvation Army International Emergency Services said, ‘We were able to respond to this humanitarian effort in Kenya thanks to donations from around the world. I am grateful to everyone who enabled The Salvation Army to respond with compassion to the most vulnerable in Kenya during this humanitarian crisis.’

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