- Donald Trump's administration's position on foreign aid has hit many African countries including Kenya
- Trump's orders prompted the US Aid Agency (USAID) to stop its operations in many parts of the world
- USAID announced plans to hinder its overseas workers, leaving fear and bitterness among dependent institutions that are now making adjustments and resulting in mass labor
- Kenyan government institutions, which received funding for billions of USAID shillings in 2024, include the University of Nairobi (KSh 1.2 billion) and Moi University (589 million)
President William Ruto's administration is among the top institutions affected by the US President Donald Trump about foreign support.
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In less than a month in power, Trump issued a directive that banned all foreign aid run by the US aid Agency (USAID).
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Although Foreign Minister Marco Rubio announced an amnesty to allow humanitarian life aid to resume, the suspension of the USAID treasury continued to hit many countries around the world.
The organization instructed all employees around the world to go to administrative holidays.
“On Friday, February 7, 2025, at 11:59 pm (EST) all USAID direct employees will be given an administrative holiday worldwide, with the except special, ” It said USAID.
The move created fear and pain among dependent institutions that took the initiative to correct themselves due to the reduction of contributions.
How much did USAID pay Kenya in 2024?
The US Foreign Treasury donated KSh 84 billion to more than 230 institutions in Kenya in the year ending December 2024.
The government of Kenya first Ruto led it received KSh 602 million from USAID at the same time.
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The University of Nairobi received KSh 1.2 billion, Moi University (589 million), among other renowned government agencies and institutions.
How did USAID fund Kenyan organizations?
The following is a list of prominent government agencies and institutions that received USAID funds in 2024:
| Institution | Amount (ksh) |
| 1. MOI HOSPITAL HOSPITAL HOSPITAL | 2 billion |
| 2. Moi University | 589 million |
| 3. Kenyatta University | 395 million |
| 4. Kenya Medical Training College | 153 million |
| 5. Kenya Wildlife Reserves | 88 million |
| 6. University of Nairobi | 1.2 Billion |
| 7. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology | 461 million |
| 8. Government of Kenya | 602 million |
| 9. Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization | 2 million |
| 10. Population Services Kenya | 194 million |
Other Kenyan humanitarian organizations are the World Food Program which received KSh 15.6 billion, the Food and Agriculture Organization (KSh 113 million), the Kenya Red Cross (KSh 1.1 billion) and Mercy Corps (KSh 1.4 billion.
A complete list of USAID -funded activities in Kenya in 2024 can be found here.
How USAID's Treasury suspension affects Kenya
Thousands of Kenyans have been expressing their fears and sadness over the loss of jobs while the organizations are reorganized.
It is estimated that 35,000 jobs under the US President's emergency program to counter AIDS Pepfar will be lost.
Health, education and agriculture plans are stuck, thus leaving at risk communities without essential services.
Many dismissed employees face problems with repaying loans, paying school fees, and meeting basic needs, with some at risk of being listed by credit agencies.
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