I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES
1. The Kenya Red Cross estimates that 6,290 persons have been displaced and 7 people have lost their lives as a result of inter-clan clashes since May to date in Kuria East district in south-western part of Nyanza province. In addition, 765 houses have been burnt. The worst affected sub-locations are Warigabosi and Targai (Ntimaru division) and Girigiri (Kegonga division).
2. The District Education Officer in Kuria East reports that 18 primary schools have been affected in the district with a total enrolment of 7,892 student and 171 teachers. In addition, 58 Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres and 6 Secondary schools have also been affected.
3. The displaced populations have been camping at 9 centres that include churches and schools as well as with neighbouring host communities. Some of the displaced populations are reported to have crossed over the border into Tanzania.
4. There are 2 IDP camps hosting 750 persons with 52 families in Kenonga division and 46 families in Ntimaru division.
5. Immediate humanitarian needs include: shelter, water and sanitation, access to medical support, food and non-food items. Also noted is the need for robust peace and reconciliation interventions to address the underlying causes of conflict in Kuria district.
