Families Face Starvation as Famine Hits Kenya
Some of the most affected counties are Samburu, Marsabit, Isiolo, Garrisa, Mandera and Wajir, according to a report by Kenya Food Security Steering Group and Early Warning Systems Network.
Children from Ngamani village in Ganze eat wild seeds.
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Kenya:
Receding Water Levels in Lake Naivasha Worrying as Drought Bites
Nation, 22 January 2017
Environmentalists have expressed concerns over the receding water levels in Lake Naivasha due to the prolonged drought. Read more »
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Kenya:
Lamu Prevents Herders From Other Counties to Graze Animals
Nation, 23 January 2017
Herders from other regions have been directed not to graze their animals in Lamu County in an effort to reduce the rate at which water and pasture are being exhausted. Read more »
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Kenya:
Experts Warn of Dire Situation as Dry Spell Ravages Livelihoods
Nation, 23 January 2017
The effects of the worsening drought have begun to be felt, with tens of rivers across the country drying up. Read more »
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Kenya:
Water Rationing on the Way in Kiambu as Dry Spell Persists
Nation, 20 January 2017
Residents of some parts of Kiambu County are set to start experiencing water rationing as dams in the region continue drying up due to the persistent dry spell. Read more »
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Kenya:
Drought Situation Critical but Not Yet National Disaster - Govt
Capital FM, 19 January 2017
It's not every day that the schedules of not one but four Cabinet Secretaries are aligned for the sole purpose of addressing the press but when the Head of State requires regular… Read more »
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Kenya:
Govt to Release Funds for Distribution of Water as Drought Bites
Nation, 20 January 2017
Water Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa has said Sh1.6 billion would be released before the end of this month to boost water supply between January and March, as the drought… Read more »
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Kenya:
Food Prices Go Up in Nyeri as Drought Bites
Nation, 18 January 2017
Food prices have shot up in Nyeri as effects of the biting drought continue to be felt in most parts of the country. Read more »
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Kenya:
Schools in Samburu Risk Closure as Drought Persists
Nation, 18 January 2017
School going children are among thousands of residents of Samburu County affected by a drought ravaging the region. Read more »
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Kenya:
MPs Want Hunger Declared National Disaster
Nation, 17 January 2017
The government has been asked to declare hunger a national disaster to attract international attention to the crisis that has put many lives at risk. Read more »