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Food rations are halved in one of Africa’s largest refugee camps after US aid cuts
- In March 2025, the US paused funding for the UN World Food Programme, forcing Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya to halve food rations for over 300,000 refugees.
- This funding suspension followed longstanding US foreign aid reductions and caused WFP to face a $34.6 million shortfall, leading to cuts across African refugee programs.
- Refugees currently receive only 3 kilograms of rice monthly, which is well under the UN's suggested amount of 9 kilograms, and the financial assistance that previously allowed them to purchase additional protein and vegetables was discontinued this month.
- Colin Buleti, who leads the World Food Program’s efforts in Kakuma, cautioned that without additional funding by August, the situation is expected to worsen significantly amid increasing cases of malnutrition.
- These aid reductions have increased food insecurity and malnutrition, with hospitals admitting more malnourished children and agencies urging urgent funding to prevent further deterioration.
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