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A lack of rainfall is causing distress among farmers in Kenya, raising fears of an impending hunger crisis. Members of Parliament from Kenya's North-Eastern region have issued a stark warning about an imminent drought and are urging the government to declare it a national disaster to facilitate assistance. In a move to enhance food security, Kenya has launched four new climate-smart rice varieties. This initiative aims to significantly reduce reliance on rice imports and bolster domestic production to support local farmers.
A lack of rainfall is causing distress among farmers in Kenya, raising fears of an impending hunger crisis. This concerning situation highlights the critical dependence of agricultural communities on adequate precipitation.
Kenya has launched four new climate-smart rice varieties to significantly reduce its reliance on rice imports and bolster domestic production. This initiative aims to enhance food security and support local farmers.
Members of Parliament from Kenya's North-Eastern region have issued a stark warning regarding an imminent drought and are urging the government to declare a national disaster. This declaration would facilitate immediate access to crucial assistance and resources for the affected areas.