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September 10, 2026
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From Baringo to Garissa, herders push back against vanishing rangelands

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...

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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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