This Operations Update (no. 31/2008) reflects the information available at this time.

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1 KENYA: ELECTORAL VIOLENCE 29 February 2008 The Kenya Red Cross Society s mission is to build capacity and respond with vigor, compassion and empathy to those affected by disaster and at risk, in the most effective and efficient manner. It works closely with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, which is the world s largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 185 countries. This Operations Update (no. 31/2008) reflects the information available at this time. Appeal History: On 4 th January 2008, the Kenya Red Cross Society issued a Preliminary Appeal No. 1/2008 for Ksh 957,127,906 (US$ 15.4 million) to assist 500,000 beneficiaries for one (1) month. Visit for information on the appeal narrative and budge. For further information specifically related to this operation please contact: Mr. Abbas Gullet, Secretary General, Kenya Red Cross Society, ; gullet.abbas@kenyaredcross.org Phone ; Fax Dr. James Kisia, Deputy Secretary General, Kenya Red Cross Society, ; kisia.james@kenyaredcross.org Phone ; Fax Mr. Anthony Mwangi, Public Relations Manager, Kenya Red Cross Society, ; info@kenyaredcross.org Phone ; Fax All Kenya Red Cross Society assistance seeks to adhere to the Code of Conduct and is committed to the Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response in delivering assistance to the most vulnerable. For support to or for further information concerning the Kenya Red Cross Society programmes or operations, or for a full description of the Society s profile, please access the Kenya Red Cross Society Website at or the Federation s Website at Operational Summary In North Rift, the Kenya Red Cross and various stakeholders held a camp management meeting and emphasized the need to consolidate the smaller camps into the bigger ones. It was agreed that the seven major camps shall be Eldoret and Kitale ASK show grounds, Timboroa, Burnt Forest, Turbo, Noigam and Endebess. This is to be implemented in stages. Kenya Red Cross has noted that a plan to counter the rainy season in all camps in terms of tarpaulins and drainage systems is required. The short rains season has been pouring in areas that are accommodating Internally Displaced People (IDPs) countrywide and are causing certain challenges. With a peace deal signed between the two main political parties in Kenya taking root, it is expected that many IDPs will return back to their homes. Kenya Red Cross, together with its partners, is in the process of looking into the new political development in Kenya to plan appropriately. Situation The international community welcomed a power-sharing agreement signed between Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki and Hon. Raila Kibaki, the two protagonists, on 29 th February This concludes 41 days of intense political mediation efforts spearheaded by eminent personalities led by former United

2 Nations Secretary General Koffi Annan, and the beginning of a new chapter of peace among Kenyans. The deal is expected to be enshrined in law once Parliament is reconvened in early March Mr. Annan is expected to depart Kenya on 2 nd March 2008 and return only when he is required. Mr. Annan was assisted in the mediation effort by former Tanzanian President Hon. Benjamin Mkapa and Nelson Mandela s wife Madame Graca Machel. With the signing of the deal, it is hoped that IDP camps will close and IDPs will return back to their homes within the next few weeks or months. The security situation in Nyanza/Western Region is generally calm. More IDPs are still coming to Kisumu, Migori, Kisii, Nyando and Kericho. At the same time, more IDP camps are being closed down because a number of IDPs are relocating further to their rural homes. IDP Summary Countrywide No Region IDP camps Total IDPs 1 North Rift 53 64,856 2 South Rift ,824 3 Nyanza/Western 32 3,695 4 Western 18 18,561 5 Central 20 40,046 6 Nairobi and environs 3 1,348 TOTAL ,330 As of 27 th February 2008 NB: See detailed statistics at the end of this document. Red Cross Action objectives and progress Goal: To provide emergency relief services to 500,000 people to mitigate the impact of post-election conflict. Objective 1: To provide Non-Food items to IDPs as a result of election violence. Progress Kenya Red Cross Nyanza Regional office distributed 10,398 non-food items comprising blankets, mosquito nets, jerricans, bars of soap, sanitary pads, kitchen sets, tarpaulins, mattresses and buckets. Distribution of 177 MT of relief food to informal settlements in Nyanza is ongoing targeting Obunga, Manyatta, Nyalenda, Kaloleni, Nyawita Bandani, and Manyatta Arabs where 20,967 people are being assisted. On 29 th February 2008, relief food distribution was conducted in Nyawita and Nyalenda. So far 399 MT of relief food has been distributed in Nyanza Region in the 2 nd Phase. These items included corn meal, CSB, pulses, HEB biscuits, cooking oil, maize, sugar and rice. In North Rift, Uasin Gishu, Lugari, Bungoma, Nandi North and Nandi South were covered in relief food distribution in the 3 rd Phase. Objective 3: Provide Restoration of Family Links. Progress There are 13 UAMs in West Pokot being hosted by well-wishers. The DCO identified homes in which they would transfer the children. The Tracing team in Nyanza visited Shamahoho village of Vihiga district to reunite two unaccompanied minors (UAMs) from Kisumu with their mother who was traced last week. The Tracing team left for Kisii on 28 th February 2008 to pick two UAMs and take them to Kericho after which the Eldoret Tracing team will later pick them for reunification with their parents. The Kisumu team is expected to return with the mother of three UAMs from Kericho for reunification in Kisumu. The team visited Ebenezer Children s Home to register one UAM and to request if the home could accommodate three UAMs currently at Moi Stadium Kisumu. Another 13 UAMs are at St. Charles 2

3 Lwanga Nyamira and efforts are underway to trace their parents. Objective 4: To contribute to reduction in mortality and morbidity/injuries/any form of trauma among vulnerable populations affected by post-election related violence. Progress The health teams in Nakuru, Kisumu and Eldoret have been conducting mobile clinic services, health education and promotion messages, family planning, MCH and nutrition, nursing care, as well as immunization and child health. In Kisumu, 14 Kenya Red Cross psychosocial counsellors are involved in the daily field operations with support from other agencies. The counselling sub-committee together with Kenya Red Cross visited 23 sites to conduct counselling. Majority of the sites visited are within the Kisumu Municipality. The team has managed to reach 5,960 people with counselling services, that is, 2,320 females, 1,811 males and 1,839 children. Some of the IDP camps visited include Kondele Police station, Central Police Station, Police Dog Unit, Kibos Prisons and St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ahero (Ebenezer) and Koru. Some transitional camps visited included Moi Stadium, ACK Cathedral Ebenezer Children s Home (Ahero) and Kenyatta Sport Ground. The teams also visited various hospitals such as the Provincial General Hospital, District Hospital and Aga Khan Hospital. A number of people were also received counselling in informal settlements such as Bandani, Mamboleo, Manyatta, Chiga, Obunga and Nyalenda. The counselling team has been moving with the medical teams to address the psychosocial needs during the medical intervention. Four counsellors are attached to the medical team. Sites visited with the mobile clinics included; Ragumo Chief s Camp, Obunga, Bandani (Overcomers), Kowino Dispensary (Nyalenda), Dunga Pastoral Centre, Kaloleni, Chiga, Flamingo, Mamboleo, Nyalenda (Katuoro), Ahero, Koru, Otonglo and Rabuor. Objective 8: To improve awareness on Red Cross principles and Kenya Red Cross activities countrywide. Progress The Kisumu information unit has organised dissemination sessions through the media. The unit personnel visited two local radio stations on 28 th February 2008 to share about Kenya Red Cross activities, principles and values. The unit is planning further programmes on the local radio stations. The unit, comprising two volunteers, also invited the media to cover a family reunification story. The Public Relations unit of the Kenya Red Cross has also been facilitating numerous press visits to the field to cover relief distribution, reunification of missing persons with their relatives, psychosocial support, among other activities. Partnership And Coordination See below a summary of organizations that have been supporting the counselling groups in Kisumu. These include Family Health Options, Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors (KAPC), CDC, MoH, Kisumu Urban Apostolic Programme (KUAP), OLPS, C MEDA, Mama Na Dada, Liver Pool VCT, ADRA-Kenya, Gideon s International and Mambo Youth Group. ICRC Support: Since the beginning of the crisis, ICRC has been working closely with its counterparts at the Kenya Red Cross, both at Headquarters and in the field, providing technical assistance and expertise, particular in the fields of tracing, water and sanitation, logistics and security. It has provided essential household items, tarpaulins and water and sanitation equipment, as well as medical supplies, an emergency surgical team and forensics expertise. It has full time staff working with Kenya Red Cross in Bungoma, Eldoret, Nakuru and Kisumu, and has deployed 13 trucks and trailers, 17 light vehicles, two aircrafts and a helicopter to provide a backbone to the Red Cross logistics operations in Kenya. 3

4 IDP Statistics Countrywide NORTH RIFT REGION DISTRICT NO. IDP CAMPS IDPs UASIN GISHU 1 EABTC 26 2 Catholic Church Kapsoya 1,003 3 PCEA Munyaka 2,365 4 Light House Church Kapsoya 1,234 5 Huruma Catholic Church Yamumbi 1,065 7 Kipkienyo Matharu Centre 3,543 9 First Baptist Church Hill School *Burnt forest 5, ASK Showground 13, Harvest Miracle Church Mlango 54 INSTITUTIONS 15 Ayub Kinyua PCEA 130 Total 30,865 KOIBATEK 16 Timboroa DO`S Camp 4, Bishop Muge Secondary 1, Muchorwe Primary School 1, Police Station Eldama Ravine Makutano Police Station 872 Total 8,426 NANDI SOUTH 21 Tartar Kaptumo Keben Ngadikong 400 Total 899 NANDI NORTH 25 Kapkoimur Ndalat Cheptonon Tilalwa Kabangwa Kapkilei Kapter Ndaptabwa Itigo Lelmokwa Kipsigak Kaimosi Tea Farms-Murende Kaimosi Tea Farms-Mugoiwa 184 Total 873 TRANS NZOIA 38 Deliverance & Full Gospel Church Kesogon Noigam Police Station 6, Wamuini Shikhendu Primary School 1,579 4

5 43 Kiungani Pefa Church 1, Explosion Church 1, Matisi Chief Camp 1, Showground-Kitale 2, Saboti 1, Toba Weonia Kiminini Musharage 1, Makutano 2, Nyasi Farm Karara Nyakinywa Secondary School Biribiriet/Makut Waitaluk 1, Grassland Mt. Zion Church Bondeni Municipality 1, Noigam IDPs 6,630 Total 23,793 Grand Total 64,856 SOUTH RIFT REGION DISTRICT NO. IDP CAMPS IDPs NAROK NORTH 1 DC's Office PAG Church 185 Total 435 NAROK SOUTH 3 Mulot Police Station 600 Total 600 MOLO 4 Full Gospel Church 3,784 5 Baptist Church 1,000 6 Good News Camp Tegea A 50 8 Mawingu Police Post Baringo B Police 1, Temiyota Primary School Kenjoketi Primary School 1, Sondu River Centre Kamwaura Centre Wila Market 1, Muchorwe Chesungele Secondary School Elburgon DEB 1, St. Lwanga Catholic Church Pyrethrum Board 2, Apostolic Church 900 5

6 KIPKELION 21 Baraka Agricultural College 1, Naishi 1, Mauche Teret 1, Sururu Secondary School 1, Mau Narok-Kwashati Sururu 1, Likia Centre 1, Mau Narok-KAG 1, Kanjoya Olenguruoni PCEA-Mau Summit COFEG/Motto-Molo Wendani Secondary School -Njoro 2, New Testament Church-Molo 1, Salvation Army-Molo Police Station-Molo Gesarate Centre-Molo Kapsita 1, Tayari Centre-Molo KAG Church-Molo 4, Adventist Church-Molo FPFK Naishi Full Gospel Church-Naishi Bagaria Primary School Kampiyemet Primary School St. Kizito Catholic Church-Londiani 3, Mauche Teret 1, Piave Charismata-Molo 2, Matumaini Fellowship Church Tayari P.C.E.A Molo Marioshoni-Elburgon Mau Summit Chief camp 1, Molo Police Line SDA-Molo 2,025 Total 50, Kamwingi II Londiani 3, St. Kizito Catholic Church- Londiani 3, Kipkelion Catholic Church Kamasieni Monastery Chepsir Police Base Musaita- Londiani Farmers 1, Sorget Centre- Londiani 3,000 6

7 NAKURU 63 Mtaragon Victoria Monastery Lelu Chepsion Police Patrol Base Central Primary School Tendeno Chiefs Office Tendeno Forest Station Subukia- Londiani Mugumuini Malaget Forest Station Salvation Army- Kipkelion Railways Londiani Londiani Chiefs Camp Londiani Police Station Kipkelion Police Station Wanaruona 482 Total 18, Revival Life Church Rongai Mosque Shabab Mosque Shiners Free Area Solai Centre 84 Solai Police Station St. Lukes, Barut Waka PCEA Nyaituga 1, Ngorika Primary Charismata Church Ngano Primary School Jesus Miracle Centre Bahati Police Station 3, St. Francis Kiamaina Chiefs Office) Banita Machine Banita Kokwamoi Banita Patrol Base 3, Barina Estate 2, Kisanana Chorongo (Chiefs Camp) Ndundori 1, Githioro 2, Esharerie 1, Murogi- Free Area Lanet Police Post 1, New Life in Jesus Centre- Shabab Dundori Secondary School Bondeni Mosque 50 7

8 NAIVASHA 108 St. Francis Catholic Church (Kiti) 1, St. Virginia Rhonda Nakuru Blankets 1, New Life in Jesus Centre- Shabab G.K. Prisons 1, KR- Larnet 1, KWS- Nakuru Dundori Social Hall Ndundori Youth Polytechnic Kakwomoi 118 Kabatini 1, st Battalion-Larnet Tuiyotich Mwariki Muricho Primary School Olive Inn Pentecostal F/Area AIC Rongai Banita Police Station 2, Rongai Catholic Church Kapkures ASK Showground 14, Afraha Stadium 4, Holy Cross Church Kwaronda Kaptembwa Hopewell Primary School -Barut Kandutura Dispensary Kanga Primary School Sacred Heart Seminary Lengenet (Major General Njoroge) Olgilgil Centre 1,950 Total 54, Naivasha Police Station 2, Naivasha Prisons Naivasha- Kabati 3, Nderit Primary School (Elementaita) A.S.T.U (Kongoi Farm) - Elementaita 1, Naivasha Stadium 2, Kedong 1, A.I.C Church- Gilgil Olnjurui Gilgil Police Station 1, Mai Mahiu Police Kiambogo Chiefs Camp Elementaita Police Post 595 8

9 152 Elementaita Township 1,000 Totals 14,877 Grand Total 139,824 NYANZA/WESTERN REGION DISTRICT NO. IDP CAMPS IDPs KURIA 1 Isebania (Nyamaharanga) Kehancha 411 Total 843 MASABA 3 Ekerenyo Keroka Police Station 385 Total 563 BURETI 5 Mulot Police Station Sotik Police Station 8 Total 247 BUSIA 7 Busia Police Station Bumala Police Station 15 Total 421 KAKAMEGA 9 Kakamega Police Station 450 Total 450 VIHIGA 10 Vihiga Police Station Mbale Police Station/DC s Office 9 12 Seremi/Shamakoko Police Station Lotego Luanda Police Station 7 15 Chavakali Police Station 27 Total 242 KISUMU 16 Kondele Police Station St. Joseph s Church 5 18 Mamboleo showground 5 19 Central Police Station 18 Total 52 KERICHO 20 Moi Gardens AIC Church 8 Total 31 Grand Total 2,849 NYANZA TRANSIT CAMPS DISTRICT NO. IDP CAMPS IDPs KISUMU 1 Moi Stadium 8 2 Gowa Hall 33 3 Bible Society of Kenya 46 Total 87 MIGORI 4 Migori Showground 11 SIAYA 5 Ugunja (Transitional) 2 KERICHO 6 Reformed Church of EA Group- Bookers 56 9

10 NYANDO MANGA 7 Koru Chiefs Camp Mnara Chief 3 9 Muhoroni Chiefs Camp 32 Total Kitutu Central Koita Settlement Scheme 272 Total 532 Grand Total 846 CENTRAL REGION DISTRICT NO. IDP Camp IDPs THIKA 1 Municipality Ngoripa Kakuzi Guthurai Ruiru Gatanga 1,622 Total 4,532 NYANDARUA SOUTH 7 North Kinangop 5,278 8 Kipiriri 6,618 9 South Kinangop 5,029 Total 16,925 NYERI 10 Nyeri 3,633 NYANDARUA NORTH 11 Ndunduro Location 4, Kaimboga Location Tumaini Location Ol kalau Location 2, Rurii 2,475 Total 11,006 LAIKIPIA 16 Laikipia 1,800 MURANG'A 17 Kahuro Kipipiri Kangema Mathioya 780 Total 2,150 Grand Total 40,046 WESTERN REGION DISTRICT NO. IDP CAMPS IDPs BUNGOMA SOUTH 1 DCs Office 48 BUNGOMA NORTH 2 Kimilili chiefs camp 16 BUNGOMA WEST 3 Lukhome/Chepsitat 949 MT. ELGON 4 Kimabole 1,191 TESO 5 AIC church Amagoro police 36 10

11 BUNGOMA EAST MUMIAS KWANZA LUGARI Total Webuye AIC Pan paper 65 9 Lukusi Ndivisi 76 Total Mumias Police Station Mumias Booker Police Post 24 Total Endebes 6, Matumbei Gituamba 2,220 Total 9, Turbo 5, Likuyani AP camp Likuyani Original 506 Total 5, Grand Total 18,561 NAIROBI AND ENVIRONS AREA NO. IDP CAMP IDPs NAIROBI 1 Huruma Chiefs Camp 500 LIMURU 2 Kirathimu Centre Word of Faith Church 234 Total 1,348 NB: Statistics as of 27 th February