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 I. General Overview
Development partners are insisting on the full implementation of the Waki and Kriegler reports tofacilitate further development and put an end to impunity. Twenty-five diplomatic missions inNairobi, including the US, Canada and the European Union countries have piled pressure for theimplementation of the report whose key recommendations was the setting up of a special tribunalto try the financiers, perpetrators and instigators of the violence that rocked the country at thebeginning of this year. The European Union has threatened aid sanctions should the Waki Reportnot be implemented. An opinion poll byStrategic Research Limited found that 55.8per cent of respondents supported the fullimplementation of the report on post-lectionviolence. On 19 November, Parliamentmoved to chart the path of implementing theWaki Report by forming two committees toprovide leadership on the controversialfindings.
II. Humanitarian SituationMandera Crisis
Mandera remains the centre of humanitarianfocus due to the recent inter-communalconflict as well as two episodes of floodingthat were triggered by the overflow of theDaua River and a seasonal river, which splitMandera town, submerged wells andlatrines, contaminated boreholes and displaced 920 families from the Garre and the Murulle clans.The clan displacement into each other’s land re-ignited clashes between the two clans. Thisreignited a simmering conflict over water points near Wargadud. During the conflict at least fivewere killed and the main road between Mandera and El Wak was temporarily cut off. After asecond round of clashes in Koremey Village, the military was sent in to quell the violence inMandera. Militia were given 21 days to surrender their arms and inter-clan violence subsided.
UNITED NATIONS HUMANITARIAN UPDATE vol. 406 November – 20 November 2008Office of the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Kenya
 
HIGHLIGHTS
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Donors pressure government on the implementation of Waki and Kriegler reports
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Kenya Red Cross appeals for US$ 7. 5 million for 300,000 people requiringhumanitarian aid due to recent flash floods, landslides and continued conflict
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Kenyan military in rescue operation along Kenya-Somalia border 
The information contained in this report has been compiled by OCHA from information received fromthe field, from national and international humanitarian partners and from other official sources. It does not represent a position from the United Nations. This report is posted on:http://ochaonline.un.org/kenya
 
Onlookers watch as flood waters damage a road in Pokot Central. ©KRCS. For more on floods see page 2.
 
 
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However, the Kenyan army accidentally crossed the border into Somalia and clashes broke outwith Somalia militia in Damasa, resulting in at least one death. There were subsequent clashes inBula Hawa between the Kenyan army and Somali militia.On 9 November, armed militia suspected to be members of the Al Shabaab group from Somalia,invaded El Wak town and engaged the Kenyan security in a shoot out. Three Government vehicleswere stolen and 3 people including two Catholic nuns and a prominent Garre personality wereabducted and driven into Somalia.The humanitarian implications of the current insecurity in Mandera Town are evident with thedisplacement of populations and limited access for humanitarian relief. The Kenya Red Crossreports that most local residents have fled Elwak town to other centers within greater Mandera or across into neighbouring Wajir district in fear of the military operation. Currently, at least 244households are camping in Fincharo, 660 in Shimbir Fatuma and 350 in Takaba. In addition, 75households have crossed into Wajir while 236 are in Kotula (on the border of Wajir and Manderadistricts). News reports indicate that some residents of Mandera Town fled towards Malka Suftu,the hinterland and into Ethiopia. In addition, the Kenya-Somalia border was closed indefinitely. Nohumanitarian operations are allowed to cross over into Somalia thereby hindering transport of relief foods to affected population across the border.Religious and clan elders continue to engage with civil society and the District Peace Committee tosupport traditional peace initiatives in the region, including cross-border efforts to build trust andfacilitate reconciliation of affected communities. A budget has been established to support theseefforts, but there is a current shortfall of Ksh.1.2 million.Although the flooding in Mandera town has subsided, health issues remain of concern. On 17November, the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation reported on suspected diarrhea outbreak inthe three Mandera districts. In Mandera East, 645 cases have been reported with 10 deaths. InMandera Central, 30 cases have been attended to while in Mandera West, 371 cases have beentreated with reports of 2 deaths. Meanwhile cholera surveillance is being enhanced in Manderadistrict with fears that an Acute Watery Diarrhoea/Cholera outbreak in Ethiopia will have an impacton the Kenyan side. In addition, flooding in Ethiopia’s Somali Region could cause renewed floodsin Mandera and Wajir.
Floods
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD)forecast for October-December indicatesenhanced rainfall, flooding and land / mudslidesfor Western Kenya and Nyanza, parts of Central Highlands (Murang’a). KMD hasprojected that the rains could cease in manyareas by the 3 or 4 week of December,indicating that rainfall and related flooding will continue for most areas for the next four to fiveweeks. The table to the right indicates estimated period of rainfall cessation in the various districts.Land/mudslides have already been reported in parts of Western Kenya, Nyanza, Rift Valley, partsof Central Highlands, Coast and Eastern provinces.There are concerns that without swift action, there could be a dramatic increase in the incidence of water-borne diseases, Malaria, and possibly even an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever. An outbreak of waterborne diseases, malaria and dysentery is expected in Ijara. In addition, unexplained deaths of animals have been reported in Garissa. An assessment is ongoing with the Ministries of Livestockand Health.See Annex 2. for an update on the floods.
Province Expected cessation of short rains
Western and Nyanza 3
r 
to 4 week of December 
 
North Rift Valley 4 week of November - 1
s
 week of December 
 
Central 2
n
to 3
r 
week of December 
 
North Eastern andnorthern Eastern Province4 week of November to 1
s
 week of December 
 
Central Rift Valley 3
r 
to 4 week of December 
 
Southern parts of Eastern 2
n
to 3
r 
week of December 
 
Coastal 3
r 
to 4 week of December 
 
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 The Government has warned of a possibleoutbreak of the deadly Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in 47 districts and has embarked oncontingency planning; more than a millionanimals have already been vaccinated.The ongoing rains and flash floods providesuitable conditions to spread the disease.Last year 162 people died following the216 infections recorded in 35 districts.Additionally about 145,080 cattle, 286,977sheep and 26,136 camels died from RVF.High risk districts are listed in the table tothe left.Furthermore, protection concerns areemerging with the increased displacementof households affected by floods,including, but not limited to, incidents of gender based violence and the separation of children from their families.On 13 November the Kenya Red Cross Society launched a preliminary appeal for US$ 7.5 millionto assist over 300,000 beneficiaries for the next three months
Province Districts
Western and Nyanza Trans Nzoia East,Trans Nzoia WestNorth Rift Valley Baringo Uasin NgishuSouth Rift ValleyEasternKajiado, OloitokItok, Nakuru, NarokSouth, Naivasha . , Laikipia West NarokNorthMakueni, Laikipia East, TharakaCentral Meru south, Kirinyaga, Thika Machakos,NairobiNorth Eastern andnorthern EasternProvinceIsiolo, Garissa, Mandera East,Garbatulla , Ijara, Mandera Central, Fafi,Central Rift Valley Nyeri North, Meru Central, Nyeri South,Meru NorthSouthern parts of EasternCoastal Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu, Tana River,Kilifi, Tana Delta Kibwezi TavetaMaragua Kwale, , Msambweni, Kaloleni,Taita, Kinango,
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