Residents of Kilifi, Lamu, and Tana River along with their livestock in the Coastal region of Kenya are facing starvation due to the ongoing drought. Last month, President Uhuru Kenyatta declared the drought a “National Disaster” and ordered the immediate release of emergency relief food for the victims which the government started distributing last week. (Photo by Boniface Muthoni/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
The UK Minister for Africa, Vicky Ford, announced Britain is funding a 23 million U.S. dollar support package for four countries in East Africa that are dealing with extreme drought and floods.
The money will assist people in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan.
Speaking as she commenced her three-day visit to East Africa, Ford said the support would help prevent mass loss of life in the region.
“The UK’s commitment to supporting our partners in East Africa is unwavering, and we know that early action now can prevent mass loss of life,” Ford said. “This funding package will provide vital assistance to almost a million people across the region, helping those affected to access clean water and healthy food.”
The UK prioritized supporting communities affected by extreme weather events such as droughts during the COP26 Summit in Glasgow. As part of the historic agreement reached at the summit, wealthy nations committed to double the overall climate finance available for adaptation programs.
Story compiled with input from agencies
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