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From drought to abundance: How village changed malnutrition with irrigation farming

Some local farmers carry part of their sorghum produce at Naoros farm in Turkana Central during harvesting exercise earlier January 2025. [Lucas Ngasike/Standard]

Two years ago, Naoros village in Turkana Central exemplified the devastating effects of drought.

Malnourished children and frail adults struggling to access food, were a common sight as drought and water scarcity ravaged the region.  

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