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Originally published by The Standardtop
February 7, 2026
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Pictorial: Drought ravages parts of Kenya

A prolonged drought is tightening its grip on several parts of Kenya, forcing families in arid and semi-arid areas to flee in search of water and pasture for their livestock...
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A prolonged drought is severely impacting 23 counties in Kenya, displacing families and causing livestock deaths as communities search for water and pasture. The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) warns conditions will worsen, with children and pastoralist families in arid and semi-arid regions being the most vulnerable.
- Turkana County is among the hardest hit, with the Kenya Red Cross reporting 75% of its population affected and a 54% malnutrition rate in Loima Sub-County.
- The drought follows the failure of the October–December rains and continued high temperatures, reaching up to 38°C in towns like Lodwar.
- The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts continued heat and insufficient rainfall to reverse months of deficits.
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