3.6 million Kenyans face hunger despite rains
The number of Kenyans facing hunger is expected to rise to 3.6 million by June. This was revealed by Arid and Semi-Arid Lands Cabinet Secretary Beatrice Askul on Wednesday when she appeared before a Senate committee to shed light on drought preparedness. Even with the ongoing rai..
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Despite ongoing rains, Kenya faces a worsening hunger crisis, with millions in arid and semi-arid regions expected to be food insecure.
- 3.6 million Kenyans projected to face hunger by June 2026.
- Arid and Semi-Arid Lands Cabinet Secretary Beatrice Askul appeared before a Senate committee.
- 23 ASAL counties are currently affected, with concerns raised about contingency plans and budgetary allocations.
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