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Originally published by Nation CountiesSeptember 10, 2026
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From Baringo to Garissa, herders push back against vanishing rangelands
Kenya's 23 Asal counties have faced persistent drought over the past decade, worsened by land degradation...
✨ Key Highlights
Pastoralists across Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (Asals) are facing vanishing rangelands due to climate change, population growth, and human settlement, leading to declining livestock production and food security.
- Over 4.35 million people faced acute food insecurity by late 2022 after the most severe drought in decades (2020-2022).
- The National Drought Management Authority reports persistent drought and land degradation in 23 Asal counties.
- A way of life sustained for generations is threatened by the accelerating pressure on these vital grazing lands.
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