Kenya (Hansard, 28 October 1997)

§ Mr. McDonnell
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what are the current levels of aid to Kenya; and how much is provided to(a) the Government of Kenya and (b) non-governmental organisations. [12553]

§ Mr. Foulkes
British aid to Kenya in 1996–97 was about £25 million, 40 per cent. of which was provided through non-government channels.

§ Mr. McDonnell
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will provide support to human rights monitors in Kenya. [12551]

§ Mr. Foulkes
My Department has offered to provide finance to assist with an election observing programme by three well-respected non-government organisations in Kenya.

§ Mr. McDonnell
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development when she next expects to meet representatives of the Kenyan Government to discuss human rights issues. [12550]

§ Mr. Foulkes
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Development met President Moi and Finance Minister Mudavadi in Nairobi on 6 October 1997. During these meetings she explained Britain's commitment to the elimination of poverty in poorer countries and our intention to work with those Governments which are themselves committed to taking the full range of measures necessary to achieve this aim including the improvement of human rights. She has no plans to meet representatives of the Kenyan Government.