The United States has officially stopped funding 72 key projects that were actively supporting Kenyans and creating jobs in various sectors.
This move comes after former U.S. President Donald Trump suspended foreign development aid for 90 days to reassess all international assistance programs. His goal was to ensure that U.S. foreign aid aligns with his “America First” policy.
Out of the 83 projects previously funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), only 11 will continue operating, according to a report obtained by Newshub.co.ke.
The remaining 72 projects have been permanently shut down, cutting off critical support to various initiatives across Kenya.
The 11 projects that will remain active are expected to continue running until 2026-2029. These initiatives focus mainly on strengthening Kenya’s health system, particularly in HIV/AIDS service delivery, tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and prevention, child protection, and the DREAMS program, which aims to empower young women and girls.
A section of the report stated, “The ongoing program will continue supporting the diagnosis and treatment of TB patients while working to prevent the spread of the disease.
It will also introduce new medical technologies and innovative approaches to improve public health.”
Several institutions have been identified as partners in the remaining projects. These include the Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), Moi University College of Health Sciences, and Tujenge Jamii.
Additionally, specialized NGOs and consulting firms such as Deloitte & Touche LLP, AMREF Health Africa, St. John’s Community Centre (Pumwani), and the Christian Health Association of Kenya are among the organizations that will still receive funding.
Massive Impact on Key Sectors
The 72 terminated projects covered a wide range of critical areas, including:
- Education – Literacy programs and university reforms
- Trade and Private Sector Growth – Business development initiatives
- Community Resilience – Capacity building and disaster preparedness
- Agriculture and Food Security – Enhancing farming techniques and food production
- Water and Sanitation – Providing clean water and sanitation facilities
- Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Management – Protecting Kenya’s biodiversity
- Electoral Governance and Anti-Fraud Measures – Strengthening Kenya’s democratic processes
- Health Governance and Digital Health – Improving healthcare administration
- Social Inclusion and Gender Equality – Supporting marginalized communities
Several academic and research institutions, such as the University of Nairobi and Strathmore University, have also been affected.
Additionally, organizations linked to the government, including the National Council of Churches of Kenya and the Kenya Wildlife Service, have lost crucial funding.
With the shutdown of these programs, Kenya is set to lose over Ksh15 billion in funding, which previously supported critical sectors such as education, agriculture, wildlife conservation, and community development.
This sudden loss of financial support is expected to have far-reaching consequences for many Kenyans who relied on these programs for education, healthcare, employment, and social services.
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