Children of a lesser God? Turkana, Baringo drought in pictures

A child quenching his thirst in drought-ravaged Turkana County.

The prolonged drought in Turkana and Baringo counties has aggravated the food shortage crisis with reports indicating four people have died so far.

Women prepare wild fruits locally known as sorich at Tokole , Tiaty in Baringo County. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The region has perennially faced food crises over the years even as the Government t downplays the gravity of the situation.Deputy President William Ruto has also denied that anyone has died of hunger in the affected areas.