Kenya faces a critical humanitarian issues driven by drought from climate change, food insecurity, and displacement.
Prolonged, severe droughts have devastated Kenya's agricultural production, leading to widespread food and water shortages, especially in arid and semi-arid areas. Millions face acute malnutrition, with children particularly at risk.
Limited access to clean water has worsened health conditions, spurring outbreaks of waterborne diseases. The crisis has forced thousands of families to abandon their homes, many moving into already overburdened urban areas or overcrowded shelters, intensifying pressures on cities like Nairobi -- which in October 2024 witnessed mass protests against the government's handling of their economic situation.
Rising inflation has made food and basic necessities unaffordable for many, further straining essential services as the country navigates these interwoven crises.
USAID and Microsoft’s Airband Initiative partnered with two Kenyan companies to provide key communications services to women: one company M-KOPA increased Kenyan women’s access to affordable smartphones, advancing economic opportunities and fostering more inclusive internet connectivity. The other company, Mawingu, offered interventions which reduced costs for access, providing appropriate digital content adapted to specific local needs, and creating safe “women only” online forums to share digital experiences and build skills.
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