Together we can help end hunger

4.35 million Kenyans are suffering the effects of the ongoing drought in Kenya. Through this platform, 40 million fellow citizens can lend a hand. It takes KES 3,000 to feed a family of four for one month. By working together, we can meet the needs of our fellow Kenyans at this crucial time. Every contribution counts.

KES 607,000,000 raised

KES 3,000,000,000

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As at 20th December 2022

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

Kenyans united towards saving lives

For the last four years, our nation has experienced unexpectedly low rainfall resulting in drought, poor harvests, and crop failure in some parts of the country.

Other previous disasters have worsened this, such as the desert locust invasion in 2019, the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020 and 2021 and disruptions in the global supply chain of food following conflicts in Eastern Europe.

Acute malnutrition is also prevalent, with 942,000 children aged 6-59 months and 134,000 cases of pregnant or lactating women affected and needing treatment.

Wakenya Tulindane symbolises the need for Kenyans to join hands to safeguard our people and our country from the effects of drought. We are pooling together resources to meet current needs and curb future deficiencies.

drought map

Drought Situation across the Country (November 2022)

14

Counties in the ALARM phase

2

Counties in the NORMAL phase

7

Counties in the ALERT phase

45

Wards affected in 9 additional counties

National Steering Committee

In light of public interest and accountability, a core team of representatives from the private sector have been appointed to lead this valiant effort. This team will spearhead the mobilisation and distribution of resources, and provide the support required to save fellow Kenyan’s lives and livelihoods during this time.

Peter Ndegwa

Peter Ndegwa

CEO, Safaricom PLC

Chairperson
James Mwangi (Dr)

James Mwangi (Dr)

CEO, Equity Bank Group PLC

Nasim Devji

Nasim Devji

CEO, Diamond Trust Bank

Shamaz Savani

Shamaz Savani

Group MD, African Banking Corporation Ltd. (ABC Bank)

Paul Rushdie Russo

Paul Rushdie Russo

CEO, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group

Rebecca Mbithi

Rebecca Mbithi

CEO, Family Bank Kenya Limited

Jane Karuku

Jane Karuku

CEO, East African Breweries Limited

Joshua Chepkwony

Joshua Chepkwony

CEO, Jamii Telecommunication Limited

Crispin Acholla

Crispin Acholla

CEO, British American Tobacco

Asha Mohammed (Dr)

Asha Mohammed (Dr)

Secretary General, The Kenya Red Cross

Edwins Mukabanah

Edwins Mukabanah

CEO, Kenya Bus Services Management

Patricia Mugambi Ndegwa

Patricia Mugambi Ndegwa

Head of Secretariat, Impact Philanthropy Africa

Krishma Jitesh Chavda

Krishma Jitesh Chavda

Head, ISHA Foundation

Hared Hassan (Lt.) Col.

Hared Hassan (Lt.) Col.

CEO, National Drought Management Authority

Murimi Murage

Murimi Murage

Secretary, Office of the Deputy President

Partners and Contributors

Non-government organizations and various partners have collectively contributed over 592m shillings to the drought response effort. By working together, we can meet the needs of our fellow Kenyans during this crucial time.