The World Food Programme (WFP) and the government have launched cash transfers for 24,000 families whose livelihoods were adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Travel restrictions and partial lockdowns to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Kenya have dealt a devastating blow to the economy.
“COVID-19 has caused untold suffering especially to families living in the poor urban areas who normally rely on informal day-to-day employment. Many families in the coastal region are struggling just to feed themselves,” said Lauren Landis, WFP’s Kenya Country Director.
“WFP’s support complements other social protection programmes run by the national and county governments. Together, we can avert a hunger and nutrition crisis among poor communities living in urban areas,” she added
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