Severe Drought Affects Marsabit and Turkana Counties - February 2026

A severe drought has intensified in Marsabit County, leaving residents in a state of despair. In Turkana County, women and children are enduring severe water shortages, forcing them into desperate searches for the resource in the Kerio area. The Kenya Red Cross has issued an urgent warning regarding the drought in Turkana, stating that it is affecting 75% of the region's population. These events highlight the escalating humanitarian crisis and needs in both counties.