Gov’t on high alert as 2.1 million Kenyans in 32 counties face severe drought risk

According to government assessments, the underperformance of the short rains has significantly disrupted livelihoods, particularly in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), while also spilling into traditi.....

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Kenya is facing a severe drought, putting an estimated 2.1 million people across 32 counties at risk of food and nutritional insecurity after the failure of the October–December short rains. The crisis has spread from arid and semi-arid lands into traditionally food-secure regions.

Approximately 2.1 million Kenyans in 32 counties are experiencing heightened food and nutritional insecurity.
The Kenya Meteorological Department warns that assistance will be needed for at least the next six months.
A high-level consultative meeting, including Cabinet and Principal Secretaries and the Council of Governors, was convened to address the crisis.

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