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

Source: 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.