Despite rains, 21 counties still facing drought challenges

A matatu driving through a flooded section along Kenyatta Avenue after heavy rains in Nairobi. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Despite the ongoing rains that have been pounding parts of the country, the drought situation remains critical in 21 counties, with over four million people still in need of food assistance.

According to the latest data from the National Drought Management Authority (NMDA), the rains had caused flash floods displacing tens of families and killing hundreds of livestock.