Government seeks Sh2b to rescue 3 million Kenyans facing starvation

Gov't to spend Sh4 billion monthly to provide food and water to 3.3 million people facing acute food insecurity across 23 counties as drought conditions worsen following failed October-December rains...

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The Kenyan government is seeking to raise 2 billion Kenyan Shillings to address a growing humanitarian crisis, with over 3 million Kenyans facing starvation due to severe drought conditions in 23 counties.

The government plans to spend 4 billion Kenyan Shillings monthly to provide food and water.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki chaired a meeting to address the crisis and appealed to development partners for contributions.
The October-December 2025 short rains delivered only 30 to 60 percent of the long-term average, making it the driest season since 1981 in parts of eastern Kenya.

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