Schools face closure due to food and water shortage

Residents of Kasoito village search for water at River Athi that has dried up due to the drought that persisted many parts of the country. Kajiado residents are appealing to the Government to come to their aid following a severe drought that is ravaging most part of the county. [photo:PETERSON GITHAIGA/Standard]

Many students in rural areas have dropped out of school and migrated to far-flung areas with their families in search of water and pasture.

Most pastoralists are said to have moved to Tanzania, and schools may soon have to close if nothing is done to reverse the trend.