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Originally published by Kenyanstop
December 17, 2025
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Govt Pleads for Cash as Hunger Crisis Hits Millions
Wajir County has been identified as one of the worst-hit areas, with families struggling to access food as livestock perish due to dried-up water sources and depleted grazing fields...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenyan government is urgently appealing for Ksh13 billion in financial support from private companies and human rights organizations to address a severe hunger crisis impacting over 2.1 million Kenyans due to prolonged drought.
- 32 counties are experiencing food insecurity, with 10 in critical condition, including Wajir and Mandera.
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki stated Ksh7 billion is needed for human-related interventions and Ksh6 billion for livestock over the next three months.
- President William Ruto recently outlined a plan to construct 50 mega dams and expand irrigation to 2.5 million acres to boost food security long-term.
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