What is USAID and what does it do?
It was established in 1960s to oversee US humanitarian aid globally.
a y agoWILLIAM WANYOIKEInfographics
The sudden suspension of the US Agency for International Development has plunged hundreds of thousands of Kenyans into a state of uncertainty and fear.
For many, the agency’s projects were lifelines, offering essential support in healthcare, education and economic development.
With the abrupt cessation of these vital programmes, approximately 40,000 direct and indirect employees now face an unsettling future, alongside countless others dependent on contractor engagements tied to USAID initiatives. The ramifications of this decision are profound.
