Twenty-three counties facing food shortage as drought crisis deepens

Camels seek for pastures in Moyale in Marsabit County where drought has adversely affected the pastoralist’s community due to failed rains. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

Twenty-three counties have been adversely affected by drought with fears that the situation could get worse in the coming days due to the harsh weather.

Mandera is the hardest hit while the situation in Turkana, Wajir, Garissa, Tana River, Kilifi, Kwale, Isiolo, Kajiado and Marsabit is deteriorating by the day.