UNITED NATIONS

HUMANITARIAN UPDATE vol. 26 26 June – 2 July 2008

Office of the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in

HIGHLIGHTS • 68,519 IDPs remain in 101 IDP camps as of 1 July; 98,289 IDPs have been recorded in 134 transit camps. Government says that 201,000 have returned to areas of displacement. • Authorities plan for the closure of and IDP camps. • Rate of inflation reduces to 29.3% in June from 31.5% in May.

The information contained in this report has been compiled by OCHA from information received from the field, from national and international humanitarian partners and from other official sources. It does not represent a position from the United Nations. This report is posted on: http://ochaonline.un.org/kenya

I. General Overview

The hearings for the Justice Kriegler-led Independent Review Commission into the 2007 elections became heated, with accusations arising from various political camps. There were also severe allegations about vote rigging and manipulation of the electoral process in Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) strongholds in western Kenya, however the hearings were reportedly more subdued in Central Province, the political base for President Mwai Kibaki’s Party of National Unity (PNU). The Independent Review Commission heard accusations that vernacular radio stations propagated hate speeches in the run-up to the elections. The Government released a statement condemning the practice, noting that whilst the freedom of speech is germane to the democratic system, all media had a responsibility to avoid spreading hate messages along tribal or ethnic lines. The Government noted that the Media Council has been informed of suspected cases of provocation by media houses, and the Council is working to find an amicable solution. Specifically, the Government threatened to shut down Kass FM, for broadcasting what it termed inciting and inflammatory material. The station, which has been hosting phone-ins on resettlement and the debate over amnesty for post-election violence suspects (PEV), denied the allegations. Inflation fell to 29.3% in June from 31.5% in May, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The food price index also fell and prices of tomatoes, potatoes and onions declined. However, economic growth declined by 1.3% in the first quarter of 2008; during the first quarter of 2007 there was positive economic growth of 7.7%. Furthermore, a 24% increase in the cost of electricity from 1 July could fuel inflationary pressures as manufacturers are likely to pass increased production

costs on to customers. Kedong IDP Camp, Naivasha District. On 1 July there were approximately 500 people left in the camp, which had been closed by the Government; 1,298 IDPs have returned from the camp. See p. 5 for an update on camp closures and IDP movements. Kenya’s ranking in the US think tank Fund for Peace’s Failed States Index 2008 slipped five places from 31 to 26, tied with Republic of Congo and Uzbekistan, out of 177 states, with number one being the state most at risk of failure. The Fund for Peace is a research and educational organization that works to prevent war and alleviate the conditions that cause war. Kenya scored most poorly on social indicators, including demographic pressures; massive movement of refugees or IDPs creating complex humanitarian emergencies; group grievances; and chronic and sustained human flight. Recognizing that media’s lack of quality control and verification contributed to the post-elections violence (PEV) the Ministry of Information and Communications launched a four-year Communication for Development Project (C4D) with UNDP on 20 June. The project is designed to improve analytical reporting of development issues and develop a code of conduct for journalists, as well as checks and balances in the media industry.

Tensions developed in the Grand Coalition Government following the Land Minister’s revelation that Nairobi’s luxury Grand Regency Hotel had been sold without his knowledge at Ksh1.8bn (USD28 million), an estimated third of its market value. Prime Minister Raila Odinga summoned Cabinet colleagues to investigate the deal on 1 July whilst protesters marched through Nairobi calling for the resignation of the Finance Minister who oversaw the sale. The hotel was handed over to the Government earlier this year by Kamlesh Pattni; local media sources report that the hotel was exchanged for the Government dropping of charges against Pattni, for a corruption scandal from the 1990s. A group of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) lobbying under the banner Kenya Wetlands Forum called for the Government to reverse a decision last month to allow the 20,000 hectares of the Tana River Delta, on Kenya’s coastal wetlands, to be converted into sugarcane. Conservationists argued that state-owned Sugar Company’s project will turn the fragile ecosystem, which is home to 350 bird species, into “an ecological desert”. The scheme Source: The Guardian, 24 June. would include a sugar factory, power plant and ethanol production plant. While Mumias believed the project would earn USD37 million in two decades, the NGOs claimed continuation of existing land uses would bring in USD59 million over the same period. Criticism has also challenged the wisdom of growing bio fuels in Kenya when many of its people are facing food shortages. The delta is also a magnet for pastoralists during times of drought.

II. Humanitarian Situation Floods Over 22,410 people were affected by flooding in the Coast Province over the past two weeks. Whilst floodwaters have receded, the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) reports that 680 people were displaced and 3,000 acres of crops were submerged in Tana River district. In district, 12,000 people were reportedly affected by the flooding and 41 acres of crops were submerged. Infrastructure was also damaged by the floodwaters, including one health centre and over 300 houses. KRCS is currently providing food assistance to those who lost their crops.

Food Security

The Famine Early Warning System Network (FEWSNET) reported that 1.2 million Kenyans will need humanitarian assistance due to poor long rains between March and May. Most affected are 2 the northern Rift Valley and northwest pastoral regions. Another factor aggravating food insecurity is the disease Peste des Petites Ruminants (PPR), which has killed 1.2 million goats and sheep and infected another 3.6 million, according to the Government. In addition, there is an estimated 25% reduction in cultivated area due to post-election violence (PEV) and high input costs. In addition to resource transfers, FEWSNET recommended that longer-term interventions are needed to address food insecurity, poor infrastructure, low veterinary coverage, decreasing herd sizes and rising food prices.

According to a press release by ActionAid, drought in ------Area with Kenya’s North East and Rift Valley Provinces is below normal increasing, caused by rain failure for the last year and a rainfall half, which has led to a lack of water and food in the two ------; regions. The last time it rained in Takaba district in North Approximate East Province was reportedly October and November location of 2007. Meanwhile in Tangulebei division, Baringo district, Takaba district food insecurity has affected tens of thousands of people due to insufficient rains in April. According to ActionAid, Percent of normal rainfall March – May some households have lost livestock due to poor forage 2008. Source: FEWSNET/ USGS. and some animals have moved to Ethiopia in search of ActionAid Press information on Takaba water and pasture. Meanwhile, market prices of goods district. have increased whilst the prices for animals has reduced.

Furthermore, the delivery of CSB for therapeutic and supplementary feeding was delayed in Turkana districts as the District Public Health Officer sent the supplies for testing because they lacked expiration dates. Whilst this matter is being resolved by WFP, the supplies are urgently needed as Turkana has the highest rates of global acute malnutrition (17.9%-28.9%) and severe acute malnutrition (1.7-5.5%) in the country. Food insecurity also remains high in the district, due in part to protracted resource-based conflicts, which are rendering grazing areas inaccessible to pastoralists and traders and causing drastic increases in food and non-food commodity prices.

An East African Community (EAC) Heads of State meeting resolved to invest in and modernize agriculture in order to meet domestic consumption and export needs. The five member states will jointly finance fertilizer production using gas and phosphate deposits in Uganda and Tanzania. A regional policy response to boost food production will also be developed. Current barriers to high food productivity include high prices of agricultural inputs, inadequate extension officers, weather hazards, inefficient transport systems, lack of high yielding seed varieties and inadequate affordable capital for farmers

Disaster Risk Reduction

A regional training hosted by the Kenya Meteorological Department on hydro-climatic disasters and integrated water resource management highlighted the need for clear guidelines and policies that address water related disasters, as well as the need for adequate funding to prevent and prepare for such disasters.

A National Preparedness and Response Course was held by International Mine Action Training Centre and National Disaster Operations Centre to develop a more common understanding of the requirements for effective disaster preparedness and response among civilian and military disaster management organisations in Kenya, particularly government organisations. The course covered preparedness, response, contingency planning, casualties, evacuation and emergency relief.

Human Rights

Local media report that there is a new commander of the Sabaot Land Defence Forces (SLDF), following the shooting of the previous commander on 16 May during the military operation in Mount

3 Elgon. The new commander reportedly claims that police posts will be the primary target of the militia’s activities in hopes of securing new weapons after the military has confiscated many arms in the region.

The Associated Press reported that hundreds of children in western Kenya have been abused both by the SLDF and by the military, during its security operation against the militia. Some families also reportedly forced or encouraged to provide their children to fight with the SLDF, whilst many children associated with the militia disappeared. A spokesman for the Defence Department reportedly denied all allegations that the military abused children, noting that there had been no reports of misconduct in the military operation.

Security

A false bomb threat was reported at Eden Square Complex in Nairobi on 23 June 2008, the building houses FAO’s regional offices and the Finnish Embassy.

The security situation in District is deteriorating due to fighting between community members. Bandits shot one man and killed another on 21 and 22 June. Disarmament continues in Tana River district, although UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) reported that the number of arms collected is far less than intelligence reports indicate are present in the community.

One refugee was shot at the Kakuma refugee camp in Turkana district during the weekend of 28- 29 June; an investigation into the shooting is ongoing. UNDSS also reported that one returnee had been killed in district during the weekend of 20-22 June, though the motive for the killing was not clear.

Population Movements and Displacement Trends

The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRC) reported that there were 68,519 in 101 IDP camps as of 1 July. Various assessments, including interagency assessments and reports by the WASH cluster have recorded a total of 98,289 IDPs in 134 transit camps. (A map of many of the transit sites can be found online at: http://ochaonline.un.org/kenya/). The Government had announced that many camps would be closed by the end of June; OCHA has provided teams to monitor closures in Nakuru and Naivasha districts since 28 June.

Source: KRCS 1 July

The Pact on Security, Stability and Development in the Great Lakes Region was entered into force on 21 June, following ratification by eight of the 11 core countries of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR). Through the IDP Protocol of the Pact, signatory governments have agreed to implement the Guiding Principles on Displacement through national laws. They have also committed themselves to address the underlying causes of conflicts and to tackle key security, governance, development, humanitarian and social issues from a regional perspective.

At the invitation of the Government, IOM experts on reparations schemes undertook a mission to evaluate the context in which the Government is providing Ksh10,000 (USD 166) to assist IDPs to re-start their livelihoods when they return to places of displacement. Initial results of the mission highlighted that voucher programmes implemented by some humanitarian partners were an effective method of providing resources to IDPs, allowing for choice while stimulating local 4 markets. However, several challenges were also identified, including the large number of victims who are widely dispersed; the lack of documentation on ownership of property; the ongoing debate over amnesty, which is creating suspicions of impunity as well as expectations of reparations; the lack of reconciliation amongst communities; and the lack of consolidated data on IDP profiles so as to inform the diverse needs of various livelihoods groups. The Government has provided the funds to returning households in Kipkelion, Kedong, Nakuru and Naivasha districts; it is estimated that 75,000 families will qualify for the support.

The Government has also initiated the distribution of Ksh25,000 (USD 397) to returnees in some areas of return for the procurement of shelter materials. However, there is speculation that if returnees have other competing needs (such as for food or health care) they may choose to spend this money to meet short term needs and consequently remain without shleter. Furthermore, in some remote areas of return, there may be an insufficient supply of shelter materials for procurement. The Shelter Cluster is coordinating with the Government to ensure that appropriate and complementary shelter interventions are provided.

South Rift Valley

IDP Camps IDP Camp Population Naivasha District 42 28,709 Kedong Camp, Naivasha District. The Government discontinued services to the Kedong Source, Kenya Red Cross, 1 July Camp on 30 June and the majority of IDPs had departed the camp.

However, approximately 532 people Camps in Population Remaining remain in the camp, and the Government Naivasha District returned population Kedong, Naivasha town 1,298 people 532 people is attempting to identify opportunists Naivasha Stadium, Naivasha 2,175 people 432 people among this population. All IDPs reported town that they were willing to leave the camp if GilGil, Elementaita Division 958 people 0 provided the Ksh10,000 (USD 166) start- Total 4,431 964 up funds; however the Government noted Source: Naivasha DO, 30 June. that only those who were on their registries would be provided the resources.

Meanwhile, the Government said water and electricity supplies would be switched off and it had instructed KRCS to withdraw services from the camps. KRCS maintained that it was still operational in the camp, although it had been forced to remove its administration and medical tents because IDPs were reportedly trying to steal them. On 1 July, it was observed that water facilities had been disconnected. Naivasha Stadium Camp. IDPs in Naivasha Stadium, mainly businesspeople, complained that the start-up funding (Ksh10,000) money is insufficient for to meet their needs and requested approximately 300-400,000Ksh (USD 4,762 – 6,349) per household instead. The DOs in Naivasha reported that their focus is shifting from the provision of services at camps, to recovery efforts in areas of return. Priority needs identified included food, sanitary facilities, security, counselling, peace-building and reconciliation efforts and shelter for returnees. Nakuru District Nakuru town has experienced significant Planned IDP Camp Population Closure Date tension in recent weeks, following the Nakuru ASK 14,614 3 July abduction of the camp’s IDP chairman and the Showground shooting of two IDPs during a demonstration. Afraha Stadium 1,363 3 July One of the two injured IDPs has since died, Source: KRCS, 1 July. which led to further unrest in the camps. A new DC assumed office in Nakuru during the week of 30 June and the entire senior security team was replaced because of their handling of the IDP demonstration. 5 Nakuru ASK Showground IDP Camp. The returns exercise from the Nakuru ASK Showground, the country’s largest IDP camp with 14,000 IDPs, is planned to begin on 3 July; as of 2 July 751 IDPs had registered to move. Agencies in Nakuru assured the DC they will support voluntary resettlement, as well as streamlined information management to avoid the spreading of misinformation during the returns process.

Contingency planning was undertaken by the humanitarian community in anticipation of the IDP movement out of IDP camps. UNHCR is sourcing additional non-food items and 150 tons of food will be brought to Nakuru to distribute to the new returnees. Save the Children is monitoring the returns process so as to provide protection and assistance to separated children among the IDP population.

A group of authorities, religious leaders and agencies from areas of return in Uasin Gishu attempted to meet with IDPs in Nakuru Showground on 30 June so as to begin the dialogue with communities in areas of return, but security concerns restricted entrance into the camp. As of 2 July, access was granted into the camps. However, KRC’s presence in the camp is limited and it is unclear how services will be provided as they had been primary implementing partners for the provision of health, food aid, and water and sanitation.

Afraha Stadium IDP Camp. On 1 July, Afraha Camp residents met with the Nakuru DOs to discuss the camp closure, which is planned for 3 July. Some IDPs requested a second registration because they had changed their minds about their preferred destinations.

For those IDPs who are unable or unwilling to leave the Afraha Camp and Nakuru ASK Showground camp in Nakuru district, agencies are advocating that the authorities consider consolidating them into one camp where services can continue to be provided.

Molo District The draft Inter-agency Assessment of transit sites and District Number of Population return areas in Molo district noted that there are 37,971 Transit in Transit IDPs in 54 transit camps in the district. The PC for Rift Camps Camps Valley reported that 42,277 IDPs had return to Molo Molo 54 37,971 district, the majority of which had been staying in South 9 2,000 communities. Approximately 8,011 of the returnees to Total 63 39,971 Molo district had returned from formal IDP camps. Source: Interagency Assessments, 11 June and 27 June. The findings in the interagency assessment indicated that the health care, education, water and sanitation and shelter infrastructure were severely damaged in the PEV whilst the following urgent needs were identified: peace building and reconciliation efforts; improvement of security for camps and areas of return, regular food distribution with supplementation for vulnerable populations, provisions for meeting immediate basic health needs; psychosocial support; training of camp committees on protection issues; improved water and sanitation; shelter materials and NFIs; access to education; and support for livelihoods recovery.

Narok South District An interagency assessment confirmed that that there were nine transit camps in Narok South on 27 June, with over two thousand IDPs. They had returned to the district from Ekerenyo Camp in District. The majority of the IDPs in the transit camps are women and they had few shelter materials and no food rations. After assessing the transit camps between 23-27 June, agencies and humanitarian partners mobilised resources to meet urgent humanitarian needs. However, needs remain for sanitary facilities, access to health care and ongoing nutritional and food aid support.

6 North Rift Valley District Number of Population Change IDP Camps IDP Camp Population Transit in Transit since 16 34 29,553 Camps Camps as of June 30 June Source, Kenya Red Cross. 1 July Uasin Gishu 34 20,810 Increased by 32 Trans Nzoia 9 16,033 Increase by Uasin Gishu District West 211 In an effort to reassure IDPs of the security Trans Nzoia 1 306 Increase by East 1,297 situation in the areas of return and to increase Koibatek 7 5,199 No change dialogue between returnees and Kwanza 13 10,151 Increase by communities, ‘Go and See’ visits have been 176 re-initiated by the district commissioner (DC) Nandi North 1 430 No change IOM and OCHA in Uasin Gishu district. The Nandi East 1 90 teams will be enlarged to include IDPs, Mount Elgon 1 1242 No change Marakwet 3 3,967 No change community members, Government West representatives, religious leaders and some Total 70 !C12 Is Not In Increase UN agencies. It is estimated that that this Table by 1,806 effort and the ongoing dialogue between authorities and IDPs on return planning, is Source: WASH Cluster, 1 July. For a map of transit sites, see: http://ochaonline.un.org/kenya/ facilitating a smoother returns operation.

The DC for Uasin Gishu stated that camps in the district will not be closed until all IDPs have returned to their homes and peace building and reconciliation efforts will continue until all IDPs feel it is safe to return. Acknowledging that IDPs will not remain in the Eldoret Showground Camp indefinitely, coordination is being undertaken to facilitate their eventual movement. Many of those returning from the Eldoret Showground Camp are settling in Trans Nzoia West District transit camps, which currently host over 16,000 IDPs.

Lugari District. A total of 3,007 IDPs returned from Turbo IDP Camp, Lugari District to locations in Lugari District supported by IOM and KRC between 21 and 28 June. Due to logistical constraints, food and NFIs distribution in some areas was carried out after movement took place. The remaining 2,000 IDPs in Turbo IDP Camp are likely to be moved in the next two weeks. The DCs of Uasin Gishu and Lugari districts are working together to address security, reconciliation and logistics issues.

Trans Nzoia District. The Showground Camp was closed, but the Trans Nzoia DC promised that support will be given to the few IDPs remaining in the camp who are unable or unwilling to return to their homes.

Western and Nyanza provinces

Movement of IDPs from camps in IDP Camps IDP Camp began on 26 June. Busia Police Station Camp has Population closed and 327 IDPs were given cash for transport and 15 7,765 an additional Ksh10,000 (USD 166) start up capital, Source, Kenya Red Cross, 1 July as well as one-month’s food rations and NFIs by KRC and UNICEF.

II. Humanitarian Response Emergency Humanitarian Response Plan Funding as of 16 June On 20 June, the IASC Working Group endorsed the Operational Guidance on the Concept of 'Provider of Last Original Requirements: 41,938,954 Revised Requirements: 191,929,303 Resort' prepared by the IASC Task Team on the Cluster Approach. It outlines the responsibility of cluster leads to call Funding: 63,327,377 / 33.00% on all relevant humanitarian partners to address identified needs. If no partners are able to do it, the cluster lead should Unmet Requirements: 128,601,926 try to fill the gap, funding permitting. 7

CCCM

A total of 83 return areas in five districts have been mapped so far: Uasin Gishu (46), Kwanza (8), Trans Nzoia (5), Koibatek (7) and Lugari (17). This information is available on UNHCR’s Return- Transit Mapping Table.

Early Recovery On 27 June, a UNDP Early Recovery team visited Nakuru to explore ways in whih the community could work together for socio-economic recovery. UNDP met with business and civic leaders from Nakuru, Kipkelion, Koibatek and Naivasha, including representatives from the IDP community, farmers, Nakuru Business Association, Nakuru Christian Professional Association, the Rotary Club, Hindu Council, County

Council and all Divisions in the Education and Reconciliation: Education is effectively driving the District, District Officers and peace and reconciliation agenda in some areas where there have members of District Peace been tensions between communities. On 2 July, a reconciliation Committees. A programme will meeting was held at Githiriga Primary School, Keringet Division, be developed with a wider Molo District, involving village elders and parents from both group of stakeholders. communities and the location chief. The meeting was arranged by the headmaster via the school board. The school’s population has The revised Early Recovery halved since the post-election violence, with student numbers falling and Food Security Cluster from 700 to 300 pupils, all of whom are from one community. Only Work Plan is being revised. It three out 13 teachers are currently at work. IDP parents from a details activities, with timelines, nearby transit camp attended the meeting and promised to send focal points and contributing their children to the school in the coming weeks so that organisations according to reconciliation can be strengthened through the mixing of children from different ethnic groups. IDPs and the community also held a area under six strategic pillars: joint sports event at the school. This is a successful low-cost peace and reconciliation; approach which yields rapid, tangible results and could easily be governance and rule of law; replicated in other areas. reviving livelihoods; restoring and enhancing capacities of basic services; mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues; and coordination and partnerships. The plan will enhance networking, sharing of information and advocacy in early recovery activities.

ECHO Kenya is providing €4 million (USD 62.7 million) to support voucher-based early recovery programmes by CARE, Catholic Relief Services, World Vision, German Agro-Action, Action Against Hunger Spain and Save the Children-UK in post-election violence areas. Approximately 20,000 households will benefit, with most receiving vouchers for agricultural inputs and a minority being given cash for more general livelihood recovery.

The UNDP Early Recovery team developed a draft IDP resettlement framework which outlines a 10-point implementation programme proposal for the Government, humanitarian community and all stakeholders. It addresses confidence-building, livelihoods and basic needs and social services. Activities include diffusing of tension; preparation of IDPs physically and psychologically for resettlement; provision of safety and security in resettlement areas; peace and reconciliation activities; provision of basic needs such as health care and educational access for children; agricultural recovery initiatives; micro-enterprise opportunities; strengthening capacities of public service; and rehabilitation or construction of infrastructure. These activities target not only IDPs but all affected communities with particular attention to women, youth, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. The Government has announced that Operation Rudi Nyumbani (Return Home) will be followed by Operation Ujirani Mwema (Good Neighbourliness) focusing on reconciliation. Details of this have yet to be shared. Whilst IDPs living in host communities have been asking the Government to give them Ksh10,000 start up funds, which are being given to IDPs in camps. They are being asked to provide letters from Chiefs in their pre-displacement areas. These are being collected by the Ministry of State for Special Programmes for consideration in a second phase of assistance, according to several DOs in Rift Valley.

8 Education

The Ministry of Education released a report following its rapid assessment of burnt and vandalized schools in Molo District which took place in May. A total of 16 primary schools and one secondary school were assessed, three of which were totally burnt, five partially burnt and nine vandalized. Most of the schools had no pupils because concerns over insecurity were deterring parents from taking their children back to school. Key recommendations were: • School infrastructure needs to be rebuilt as soon as possible. This needs to be undertaken through sub-contracting as the majority of school management committees are not operational. • There is need to provide tents and food to sustain learners in school. • Water and sanitation facilities need to be boosted as most were destroyed. • Instructional materials should be replaced and book storage facilities put in place. • Security needs to be intensified so that learners and teachers return to schools. • Teachers need to be deployed to schools as there are serious staff shortages. • Counselling and conflict resolution meetings need to be organized to bring harmony to the different communities. Schools are becoming segregated along ethnic lines. The Ministry is undertaking Rapid Needs Assessments in other districts.

Protection

Child protection partners have set up a protection, psychosocial support and family mediation programme for children whose parents have left them by themselves in Molo. This is because the parents have returned to their farms or transit camps but want their children to remain in town so that they can continue with their education. The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has registered 800 children living in child-headed households (CHH) in Molo. Most live with siblings although a significant minority live totally alone. UNICEF is setting up a CHH mentoring project which is being implemented by NCCK to ensure that the children receive protection, emotional support and guidance from responsible adults. Each of these “aunties” and “uncles” will be responsible for about 30 children or 8 to 10 households. They will prevent abuse and exploitation of the children, taking appropriate preventive and remedial action, as needed and provide emotional support through frequent home visits. They will encourage adults in the neighbourhood who are providing material or emotional support to maintain these relationships. They will also link with the children's families, encouraging the parents to take their children back, and making sure that regular contact is kept and facilitating visits by both parties. They will prepare the way for family reunification as much as possible, advocating for rapid rebuilding of schools and food distribution.

In Eldoret, Save the Children and Child Welfare Services reported that some children had been left at Eldoret Showground Camp by their parents in the hope that they would be taken in by Mully Children’s Home in . The agencies have brought the issue to the attention of the Ministry of Education and the District Children’s Office so that parents are contacted to take their children home.

The Gender-Based Violence sub-cluster presented evidence on GBV cases that occurred during the post-election violence to the Waki Commission on 26 June. The Commission is investigating the facts and circumstances related to post-election violence and recommending measures to bring those responsible for violent crimes to justice.

Who Place and date Activity/ Report UNHCR Malaba Camp, Western Population of 148 IDPs. Provision of tents and dignity kits is urgent as is Province; 25 June a high number of expectant women. DO’s Office reported it plans to close the camp. IDPs are willing to move and are being registered to receive Ksh10,000 and transport assistance. UNHCR Maraba Transit Camp, Of the original population of 147 IDPs, 57 had returned to their farms or Tinderet Division, Nandi tea plantation jobs. The DO has profiled all 225 returnee households in East District; 26 June the divison to give them cash and building materials. IDPs were keen to return home given improved security and requested shelter materials, seedlings and farm tools. DO, 17 prospective return Extensive reconciliation has been conducted in the whole district. The KRC, areas from Turbo, majority of IDPs are likely to return directly home, not to transit camps. IDPs, Likuyani and Pan-Pepper Some of the gaps include: rehabilitation of wells; payment of school fees;

9 IOM, camps in Lugari District; hostilities across the district border with Turbo and Soy divisions of Uasin UNHCR week of 26 June. Gishu District. UNHCR ; 1 July Workshop on IDP guiding principles for 105 participants including Government, IDPs, NGOs and civil society. UNHCR on 2 July and Training of trainers on IDP guiding principles. Rongo on 8 July UNHCR, Kakamega; 27 – 28 June Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse training for UNFPA 30 people including health workers, legal actors, IDP representatives, and heads of Community-Based Organizations, NGO staff and police UNICEF officers, in Standard Operating Procedures for Prevention and Response.

Shelter and Non Food Items

UNHCR and the DC of Uasin Gishu visited the GOAL shelter kit pilot in Mutaragon on 27 June. They also went to several return sites where they discussed shelter needs with IDPs living there. In many cases, IDPs stated that they could salvage local construction materials from their destroyed homes and a package of iron sheets and hardware would be sufficient support for reconstruction. Others reported that they could obtain local timber from the forestry department. However, some transit sites hosting elderly and single female households stated they need the Government to reconstruct their homes as they are unable to do it themselves. A rapid evaluation of the GOAL shelter pilot in Kipkelion, where 300 kits are being erected, is planned for the week of 30 June. Shelter cluster members are assessing the idea of procuring loose shelter materials instead of transitional shelter kits as many returnees are able to provide construction materials themselves. Roofing materials are the main item that they are lacking.

KRC and Save the Children Fund had distributed tarpaulins to Kiui Farm in Kuresoi District. One of the challenges faced was that large numbers of untargeted residents turned up expecting to get a share. In Maraba transit camp, Tinderet Division, IDPs presented UNHCR with a list of 36 vulnerable families to be given priority in shelter distribution. People are using administration police houses, two tents and one tarpaulin for shelter. IDPs are willing to return home if they are given shelter materials. UNHCR is following up.

UNHCR distributed most of its remaining stock of NFIs to the field this week. This was approximately 3,000 mosquito nets, 3,000 blankets, 3,000 jerrycans and 500 family kits (which include all of the previous items plus a tarpaulin). Distribution will be done in areas of return, using interagency assessments to target the neediest cases. It does not foresee having additional supplies. UNICEF is sending NFI to Nyanza Province.

Water Sanitation Hygiene

Catholic Relief Services (CRS), with UNICEF funding, is extending water and sanitation facilities and carrying out hygiene promotion in seven schools in Uasin Gishu District and two schools in Koibatek District. Agencies are carrying out assessment in transit camps and are providing mobilets, soap and water treatment chemicals where needed.

For more information, please contact: Jeanine Cooper, Head of Office, OCHA-Kenya, +254 (20)7625155, [email protected].

Rania Dagash, Desk Officer, Africa I Section, OCHA-New York, +1 917 367 3668, [email protected].

Stephanie Bunker, Spokesperson and Public Information Officer, OCHA-New York, +1 917 367 5126, +1 917 892 1679 (mobile), [email protected].

Elisabeth Byrs, Public Information Officer, OCHA-Geneva, +41 22 917 2653, [email protected].

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