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February 14, 2026
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At least 200,000 people face hunger as drought ravages Tana River County

At least 200,000 people face hunger as drought ravages Tana River County

Famine looms large in Tana River County as at least 200,000 people face hunger in drought-ravaged Tana River County. The deteriorating drought situation has left many households struggling with severe water shortages, crop failures and livestock losses. 23 counties across the cou..

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Over 200,000 people in Tana River County face severe hunger due to a worsening drought, impacting agricultural and pastoral communities across 23 counties in Kenya.

  • The Kenyan Cabinet approved Sh4.1 billion for drought relief, with Tana River County entering an 'emergency phase'.
  • Tana River Governor Major (Rtd) Dhadho Godhana and County Commissioner Joseph Mwangi are leading mitigation efforts including food and water distribution.
  • The National Government has already distributed 3,000 bags of rice and 2,000 bags of beans to vulnerable households in the region.

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