Women and children fleeing violence in Ethiopia are struggling to find food, water and shelter in Kenya’s border town of Moyale.
Footage shows displaced families at temporary shelters as World Vision aid workers prepare relief supplies.
“We have not received any assistance, and we are still sleeping in tents. We have no food, and I have resorted to chewing khat because there is nothing to eat,” said displaced woman Amina Guyo.
“I am here alone because I left my children behind in Ethiopia, and that is a major concern for me,” she added.
Another displaced woman, Leila Galgalo, described losing her livelihood.
“We used to run our small businesses, but now we cannot work or earn a living. We are sharing one house with 30 other people, with no reliable access to water or adequate food,” she said.
World Vision said a rapid needs assessment identified 25,000 people in host communities and 10,950 in camps.
“Amongst them, we have various displaced persons, including vulnerable women and children. They are facing a lack of basic essentials, especially food, water and other social amenities,” said World Vision Cluster Manager Mathew Nyang’or.
“The immediate needs vary. The top priorities are food, health and sanitation,” said World Vision Cluster Manager for Marsabit South James Jarso.
Clashes linked to a territorial dispute between Ethiopia’s Oromia and Somali regions have driven thousands into Kenya since 22 October.
On 28 October, UNHCR cited local estimates of up to 50,000 arrivals. The agency and its partners are seeking $8.9 million to support up to 50,000 displaced people over three months.
Source: Viory
