The famous saying that when America sneezes, everyone catches a cough has been proven beyond reasonable doubt this past week.

The decision of the Donald Trump administration to possibly discontinue the operations of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been swift and far-reaching.

For instance, USAID is an easily recognisable brand not only within the urban areas but also in some of the most remote villages in Kenya.

Few mothers from across different economic backgrounds would not have heard of this term.