Drought Relief Efforts in Tana River County - February 2026

Severe drought conditions are affecting Tana River county, triggering relief operations. Food and water supplies have been dispatched to drought-hit villages in Tana River county. Cabinet Secretary Ruku is leading food distribution efforts in Bura, Tana River, and has assured there is enough relief food for drought-hit Kenyans while warning against diversion by officials. This comes as Kenyan leaders call on families to actively reinforce moral and cultural values to combat a concerning increase in social vices plaguing the nation.