At least 200 groups, many with active projects in Kenya, say the UK is turning its back on the world’s poorest people. A UK government spokesperson said: “The UK is committed to spending 0.7 per cent of GNI on development, which is enshrined in law. This means the aid budget increases when the UK economy grows and decreases if the economy shrinks." "Given the expected fall in Gross National Income this year, aid spending is under review across all departments. “Given the expected fall in GNI [gross national income] this year, new commitments of aid spending are being reviewed across all departments.

Source: The Star July 03, 2020 10:18 UTC