Kenya is facing a severe drought crisis, with over 2 million people at risk of starvation as the situation worsens across the country's arid and semi-arid lands. The Kenya Meteorological Department reports a grim outlook, especially after the failure of October to December rains.

• The number of people facing hunger is projected to rise from 1.8 million to 2.14 million by the end of December.
• Mandera County is already in the alarm stage of drought, requiring immediate food and water relief.
• Samburu, Turkana, Taita Taveta, and ten other counties have entered the normal drought phase, showing signs of stress.