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More than 149,000 people have been displaced by the latest escalation, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), with many of those affected having already experienced displacement during Yemen's prolonged conflict
The last food distributions for the most vulnerable 240,000 refugees are expected to take place in September unless fresh funding is secured urgently. They are among the 650,000 refugees who had previously been receiving food assistance across the country.
The agency's latest assessment, released on Wednesday, shows that Central and South America, the Caribbean and southern Africa are likely to face the greatest hardship as changing weather patterns disrupt rainfall and crop production. Parts of South and South-East Asia are also expected to receive less rainfall than normal, increasing the risk of poor harvests and food shortages for farming communities.
According to WFP, the worsening situation is being driven by a combination of aid cuts, conflict, rising food prices and supply chain disruptions, all of which have made it harder to deliver life-saving nutrition assistance to vulnerable communities across the country.
The International Monetary Fund currently places Kenya's PPP at 44.8 against the international dollar, a measure used to compare the purchasing power and living standards of different countries.
Kenya is among countries that FAO and WFP say require urgent support and planning before the expected impacts become more severe.
Weather-related shocks remain a major factor driving hunger. The report shows that one-third of people experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity in 2024 were in countries where extreme weather events were the main cause.
Countries that depend heavily on imports are expected to face the greatest pressure. Many of these nations rely on international markets for basic food supplies and fuel, leaving them exposed to sudden price changes.
He said attacks on civilian infrastructure may constitute war crimes and called on all states to act urgently to end the conflict.
The statement further outlined the broad role played by the World Food Programme, noting that the agency not only responds to emergencies but also provides early warnings to help reduce the effects of future disasters.
The said officials allegedly seized 76 metric tons of donor-supported food assistance from a US-funded World Food Programme warehouse.
The aid suspension comes against a backdrop of growing tension between the Trump administration and Somali communities, both in Somalia and within the United States. In recent months, the administration has taken steps that include tighter limits on Somali immigration, air strikes against armed groups inside Somalia, and public criticism directed at Somali Americans.