Hundreds of Muslim faithful and supporters of the Palestinian cause gathered at Uhuru Park in Nairobi in a show of solidarity aimed at raising funds to provide food and medical aid to the people of Palestine.
The event, organised by a coalition of community groups and humanitarian organisations, sought to mobilise both financial and moral support for Palestinians facing one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent years.
The situation in Gaza remains critical, with millions of Palestinians experiencing widespread hunger and severe shortages of medical supplies.
A raging conflict, an enduring blockade, and relentless violence have devastated essential infrastructure, leaving families dependent on limited humanitarian aid.
Many households are barely surviving, with reports of rising malnutrition, especially among children.
Clean water, nutritious food, and basic sanitation remain scarce.
Aid agencies warn of an escalating health crisis, with under-resourced hospitals overwhelmed by casualties and lacking essential medicines, surgical tools, and even consistent electricity.
Organisers of the Uhuru Park fundraiser urged the international community to act swiftly, calling for unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza and increased funding for relief efforts.
Contributions from the Nairobi fundraiser will go towards purchasing food parcels, medical kits, and other emergency supplies, which will be distributed through international humanitarian partners operating in the region.
