Over 2.12 Million Kenyans Face Hunger as Prolonged Drought Continues - February 2026

A prolonged drought has severely impacted Kenya, with reports indicating that more than 2.12 million people are currently affected. The situation has pushed at least 2.12 million Kenyans into severe hunger and water scarcity. The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a dire warning for 23 arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) counties. Projections show only average rainfall during the upcoming long rains season, which will be insufficient to alleviate the current drought. This forecast exacerbates the already dire situation where over 2 million Kenyans are facing hunger.