Over two million Kenyans are facing severe food insecurity, malnutrition, and increased disease risk due to one of the driest October to December 2025 rainy seasons on record. This prolonged drought has left many vulnerable ahead of the anticipated March-April-May long rains.

• Ten counties are experiencing drought conditions, with Mandera in the critical “alarm” phase and nine other counties in the “alert” phase.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has pre-positioned emergency supplies, including cholera and pneumonia kits, in high-risk areas, with capacity to reach over 5000 people.
• Dr. Martins, Head of Emergency Preparedness and Response, WHO Kenya, highlighted that water scarcity is leading to diseases like cholera and typhoid, and that climate change is intensifying these extreme weather patterns.