Kenyans in Botswana start Somali help fund

The association recently opened an account with Standard Bank in which individuals and the business community can deposit their contributions.

George Kiilu, chair of the KEFA welfare committee told Mmegi that the refugees misery in Kenya has compelled them to take action and find a way of assisting the masses who are in dire need of basic necessities like water, food, shelter and medical attention. He said currently, there are about 2,000 Somali refugees streaming into Kenya every day. "This is a huge number and mostly these are malnourished women and children," he said.