Qatar Charity Distributes Meat to 40,000 Families Across Kenya During Eid al-Adha

By: James Ndolo

Thousands of vulnerable households in the Kibera area of Nairobi on Friday received meat donations during Eid al-Adha, thanks to a large-scale distribution project led by Qatar Charity. The initiative, which coincides with the first day of the Islamic festival, aims to reach 40,000 families across 15 counties and 19 towns in Kenya.

Speaking during the launch event in Nairobi, Ms. Fatma Hassan, who is in charge of social protection at Qatar Charity, confirmed that 10,000 sheep had been sacrificed as part of the annual Eid meat distribution program.

“Today we are here, and we have sacrificed so many animals. In Nairobi alone, we have targeted around 20,000 families,” said Ms. Hassan. “In total, the project is supporting 40,000 households with meat.”

In Nairobi, the distribution is being carried out in low-income neighbourhoods including Kibra, Kawangware, Korogocho, Tasia, Mihango, and other informal settlements.

Each sheep is shared among four households, with each family receiving approximately two kilograms of meat.

“This project supports the community, especially now that life is very expensive in Kenya. Many households cannot afford to buy meat even once a day,” Ms. Hassan said. “We are happy to be of help.”

She added that Qatar Charity’s initiative is inclusive and not limited to Muslims alone.

“We don’t discriminate in terms of faith, religion, or political views. Qatar Charity is for all,” she emphasized.

Outside Nairobi, the project is reaching families in counties such as Kisumu, Kakamega, Nyamira, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu (Eldoret), Lamu, Mandera, Mombasa, Kilifi, Garissa, Tana River, Kajiado, Machakos, Makueni, Kiambu, and Thika.

Ms. Hassan also called on Muslims and other Kenyans to extend generosity to their neighbours during Eid.

“If you slaughter, kindly remember your neighbour,” she urged.

Qatar Charity is a non-governmental organization headquartered in Doha, with 60 field offices globally, including 36 in Africa. In East Africa, the charity is active in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, and other countries.

In addition to seasonal aid, the organization runs various humanitarian and development programs such as emergency relief, income-generating initiatives, and sponsorships for orphans, students, and persons living with disabilities.

The Eid al-Adha meat distribution is part of Qatar Charity’s broader mission to promote compassion, community support, and dignity for all during religious and cultural celebrations.