Kenyans are bracing for a severe food shortage expected to worsen between October and December this year, impacting over two million people. The crisis is exacerbated by reduced rainfall forecasts and cuts in foreign aid.

• Over two million Kenyans, primarily in semi-arid regions, are projected to face food shortages. Currently, 1.8 million are affected, with 179,000 experiencing extreme food insecurity.
• The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reported 741,000 children aged 6 months to 4 years suffering from acute malnutrition, and 109,462 pregnant women from food deficiency.
• Hardest-hit counties include Mandera, Isiolo, Garissa, and Baringo, with the situation worsened by the United States government's decision to cut critical food aid. Prolonged drought is forecast by the Kenya Meteorological Department.