The European Union has committed Ksh37 million (€250,000) in aid to assist over 150,000 Kenyans affected by climate and health crises, including drought, floods, and disease outbreaks. This funding, part of the EU’s Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF), will support the work of the Kenya Red Cross Society over the next six months.

• The aid aims to provide essential food, clean water, cash support, healthcare, and protection services to vulnerable communities.
• The funding comes as 1.8 million people currently face acute food insecurity, projected to rise to 2.1 million by January 2026.
• The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts little to no rain until February 2026, intensifying drought conditions.