Kenya is among 12 African nations set to receive Ksh12 billion ($93 million) from the United States to combat child malnutrition. This funding will provide Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to nearly 1 million children across the continent, addressing severe acute malnutrition.

• The initiative will draw down the entire prepositioned stock of RUTF and support continued production to meet ongoing needs.
• According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Thomas 'Tommy' Pigott, 13 countries will benefit, including Haiti, Mali, Niger, Ethiopia, and Sudan.
• In Kenya, drought-affected counties like Turkana, Marsabit, Wajir, and Garissa, where malnutrition is prevalent, are expected to benefit.
• The US government's decision also supports American domestic manufacturing by sourcing RUTF from US producers.
• A recent report by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) estimates that 2.8 million people in Kenya are at risk of acute food insecurity between April and June 2026.