Drought Stories

Thousands in Mandera, Turkana, to benefit from Sh800M food security programme
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 19, 2025

The Kenya Meteorological Department’s climate outlook for March-May 2025 predicts varied rainfall patterns, with some areas expected to receive near t...

Prolonged dry spell in Garissa worsens as pastures degrade and livestock suffer
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 15, 2025

Nuno village situated 40km away from Garissa town is among many villages in Garissa county experiencing harsh climatic conditions.

Over Sh1 billion required to avert hunger crisis in arid regions -Agency
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 12, 2025

In a briefing to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, the committee highlighted the worsening food situation and the expected impacts of the March-May lo...

At least 4.4 million people in Somalia face starvation as drought worsens
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The crisis is already forcing families to leave their homes in search of food, water, and medical aid, raising concerns about displacement and worseni...

Climate crises force millions out of school; Kenya among hardest-hit nations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

Globally, around 242 million students in 85 countries faced interruptions in their schooling due to extreme weather events such as heatwaves, cyclones...

Malawi struggles to feed thousands as refugees from Mozambique add to crisis
DW News  |  Jan 03, 2025

The UNHCR is struggling to feed existing refugees in Malawi due to a funding crisis at the UN's World Food Programme

MP Abdul Haro: UDM Party key to securing resources for marginalised North Eastern region
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 17, 2024

The Eastleigh Voice Reporter Barack Oduor spoke to Mandera South MP Abdul Haro on the role of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) Party in changing t...

Why government’s drought emergency plan failed- PS Kello Harsama
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 09, 2024

The PS revealed that the government is currently committed to establishing 450 feedlots nationwide and plans to place 5,000 hectares of land under pas...

Calls for state, donor collaboration as pastoralist leadership summit starts in Wajir
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 09, 2024

Calling for greater integration into Kenya's national development agenda, the event's patron Dido Raso noted the challenges that pastoralist communiti...

Severe drought in northern Kenya leaves thousands of children facing hunger
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 29, 2024

The ongoing drought has led families with children and adolescents to be constantly on the move or to go to emergency camps where they are at risk of...

Countries to update green pledges by February 2025 as current ones fall short
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 29, 2024

Kenya's latest 2020 update was classified among the most ambitious pledges and was submitted to the NDC Registry held by UNFCCC.

Seaweed farming brings hope to Kwale residents hit by climate change
Reuters  |  Nov 15, 2024

In 2022, the industry produced almost 100 tonnes of seaweed worth more than $30,000 (Sh3.9 million).

Kenya to benefit from Sh660 million UK funding for weather adaptation
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 15, 2024

The funding will also support the co-designing of services with communities in Garissa and Tana River, ensuring they have timely and tailored weather...

North Eastern region on alert as drought worsens, prompting water trucking efforts
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 09, 2024

Garissa and Wajir, with support from the NDMA and donor partners, have launched water trucking efforts to alleviate human suffering due to water short...

Youth from pastoral areas push for smart practices to fight climate change
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 07, 2024

Wario's message to the government is that more support is needed to help communities like hers adapt to climate change.

Drought resilience programme set to boost food production in Marsabit, Turkana unveiled
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 02, 2024

The Sh970 million project, supported by the German government, aims to benefit approximately 255,000 people, rehabilitate 5,000 acres of rangeland, an...

Study shows number of hungry, undernourished people in Kenya still high
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 29, 2024

The number of Kenyans who cannot afford a healthy diet has grown by about 22 per cent, from 35.1 million in 2017 to 42.8 million in 2022.

Duale says Kenyans have planted 481 million trees since January
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2024

The Environment CS commended the public for participating in the government's ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032.

Campaign launched to help Garissa livestock farmers avoid drought-related losses
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 17, 2024

Local pastoralist communities were advised to sell their large stock of animals and restock them during the rainy seasons.

Nigerian flood victims in Borno state face long wait for medical help
Reuters  |  Sep 17, 2024

More than 30 people have been killed by the floods, which authorities say affected about one million people.

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