Kenya's government is preparing to provide food and non-food relief to 2.1 million Kenyans affected by a prolonged drought across 32 counties. This initiative follows a meeting led by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to address the severe impact of insufficient October–December short rains.

• 2.1 million people across 32 counties are facing food and nutritional insecurity due to drought.
• Deputy President Kithure Kindiki chaired a meeting with Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, and the Council of Governors to coordinate the relief efforts.
• Affected counties include Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Garissa, and Kilifi.