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March 12, 2026
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3.3 million Kenyans need food, Red Cross says

3.3 million Kenyans need food, Red Cross says

The Kenya Red Cross has said that 3.3 million people need food assistance due to the drought crisis experienced, even as floods impact parts of the country...

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The Kenya Red Cross has reported a severe humanitarian crisis due to drought, with 3.3 million Kenyans requiring urgent food assistance and 1.5 million in need of water. This situation is exacerbated by acute malnutrition affecting over 200,000 children.

  • 3.3 million Kenyans need food assistance, and 1.5 million urgently need water.
  • The Kenya Red Cross is on the ground providing aid.
  • 23 arid and semi-arid counties are severely affected, with severe acute malnutrition impacting over 200,000 children.

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