Monday, February 24, 2025

Dismantling of USAID Begins to Take Toll on Kenya's Economy

 The Financial Times published on 23 February 2025 an article titled "Donald Trump's Assault on Aid Sparks Chaos in East Africa's Relief Hub" by William Wallis.

The economy of Kenya, a regional hub for American assistance to Africa, has been hit hard by the Trump administration's dismantling of USAID.  In 2023, Kenya received $830 million in US assistance, almost half of it in the healthcare sector.