In a shocking move, the United States has abruptly terminated 72 major development projects in Kenya, wiping out funding that supported jobs, healthcare, education, and key industries across the country.
This drastic action follows former President Donald Trump’s sweeping decision to freeze all U.S. foreign aid for 90 days—a policy shift aimed at aligning international assistance with his “America First” agenda.
According to WamuziNews.co.ke, out of 83 projects previously funded by USAID, only 11 will remain operational, while the rest have been shut down permanently.
Kenya Hit Hard as U.S. Cuts Take Effect
Since Trump’s administration took office, severe budget slashes to USAID have devastated Kenya’s development sector, causing ripple effects across healthcare, education, trade, agriculture, and environmental conservation.
Among the remaining 11 projects are critical initiatives focusing on:
✔ HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention
✔ Tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and control
✔ Child protection and support for vulnerable populations
These few surviving programs are set to run until 2026–2029, but experts warn that the massive funding gap left by the terminated projects will have long-term consequences for Kenya’s economy and public services.
Who’s Affected? The Fallout Hits Major Institutions
With funding completely cut off, a wide range of organizations—from hospitals and NGOs to universities—have been thrown into uncertainty, including:
🚨 Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
🚨 Moi University College of Health Sciences
🚨 Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies
🚨 AMREF Health Africa
🚨 St. John’s Community Centre (Pumwani)
🚨 University of Nairobi & Strathmore University
🚨 Kenya Wildlife Service
🚨 National Council of Churches of Kenya
Programs Scrapped: Kenya Loses Ksh 15 Billion in Aid!
The eliminated projects covered critical sectors, including:
❌ Education (literacy, higher education reforms)
❌ Trade & private sector growth
❌ Agriculture & food security
❌ Wildlife conservation & environmental protection
❌ Water & sanitation
❌ Anti-corruption & electoral governance
❌ Health governance & digital health
❌ Gender & disability equality
With Ksh 15 billion in funding lost, experts warn that Kenya could face serious setbacks in economic growth, healthcare, and conservation efforts.
As the country reels from this devastating financial blow, one question remains: Can Kenya survive without U.S. support, or is this the beginning of a deeper crisis?
