Immediately upon the outset of flooding, SHOFCO was able to mobilize and facilitate support for our communities and over 100k affected individuals in more than 30 counties within the first few weeks. Community leaders in the SHOFCO Urban Network (SUN) were mobilized to lead rescue efforts and identify households in need of safe shelter. We immediately began providing on the ground resources in the form of food essentials such as flour, lentils, tea and sugar, as well as blankets, mattresses, and temporary housing. To support these efforts we tapped 40 of our CBO partners to coordinate relief efforts.

The SHOFCO Urban Network (SUN) was at the national forefront of relief efforts, having worked tirelessly to identify the most heavily impacted areas and address their urgent needs in real time. SUN members not only distributed aid packages but also led community clean-up projects to clear debris and support the quick recovery of affected areas.

Since April 2024, we have reached 9,880 households with aid packages, providing food, water, clothes, and hygiene products. We’ve also provided households with mattresses, chlorine tablets to reduce the risk of waterborne diseases found in drinking water, and temporary safe shelter, for those who lost their homes during the flooding. We have also hyper-focussed on supporting women in affected areas by providing baby supplies, menstrual hygiene needs, referrals to social services, and support for survivors of gender-based violence.

In addition to direct aid, we have started embedding climate resilience initiatives into our work beginning with SUN members planting trees along the Mathare River. This initiative aims to promote improved air quality, enhance biodiversity, and stabilize the soil for future generations.