3.27 million in crisis as ASAL leaders warn of looming catastrophe

Leaders from Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands warn that over 3.27 million people face acute food insecurity, with the crisis likely to worsen if the March–May long rains fail...

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Over 3.27 million people across Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) are facing severe food insecurity, with leaders warning of a looming catastrophe if the upcoming rains fail.

3.27 million people are currently experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, with 399,850 already in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency).
The ASAL Humanitarian Network (AHN), a consortium of 30 local organizations, is raising the alarm.
Leaders cite deteriorating livestock conditions, water scarcity, and conflict over shrinking resources as critical issues, with 810,871 children nationally requiring treatment for acute malnutrition.

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