USAID Kenya

 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the United States federal government agency primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid.  USAID seeks to "extend a helping hand to those people overseas struggling to make a better life, recover from a disaster or striving to live in a free and democratic country. USAID supports economic growth, agriculture and trade, health, democracy, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance.

Kenya's economy is still the largest and most diversified in the region. A critical transportation hub for all of East Africa, Kenya is a linchpin country for the growth and stability of the entire region. U.S. assistance to Kenya promotes peace and manages conflict, stimulates economic growth, and supports changes already underway toward improving good governance, health, education, and environmental management. Following the crisis that ensued after the contested elections in December 2007, the U.S. Government committed to provide a $100-million recovery package that has three main components: peace and reconciliation, support for reform, and restored livelihoods and communities.