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Survey reveals four leading fears Kenyans grapple with daily

Mark Ekomwa a pastoralist and his son helplessly looks at his starved sheep succumbing to hunger pangs in Kibish area as drought continues to hit parts of Turkana County. Some hearders have started crossing over to South Sudan and Ethiopia in search of pasture and water for their livestock. Hundreds of livestock have died from the prolonged drought. PHOTO BY JOAN LETTING 26.11.2016

Hunger, corruption and the high cost of living are the most serious problems facing Kenyans, according to a survey released by Ipsos yesterday.

The survey, conducted between December 17-19, shows that 17 per cent of Kenyans across the country barely have enough to eat due to drought.

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