T
Originally published by The Standardtop
March 25, 2026
4h ago
Political inertia, corruption stall Kenya's disaster response
Kenya’s disaster response falters in drought- and flood-prone areas, with corruption, political inertia, and structural inequalities undermining billions in international and domestic aid...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya's humanitarian response to recurring disasters is being hampered by political inertia and corruption, rather than a lack of funds, according to new findings.
- Kenya lost over Sh288 billion to corruption in 2024, four times more than the Sh64 billion in international humanitarian aid received that year.
- Key organizations involved include Oxfam Kenya, the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), and the Institute of Public Finance (IPF).
- Despite funds existing in county disaster and climate accounts, they are irregularly financed, poorly monitored, and often delayed, with significant portions diverted to bureaucratic meetings.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from The Standard
Advertisement
Related News
Advertisement