Akamba elders turn to ancestral rain prayers as drought persists

A section of Athi river is seen in this picture taken on 26th Jan, 2017.An acute water shortage has hit the are following prolonged drought that is being experienced in most parts of the country. [John Muia, Standard]

As extreme weather patterns continue to ravage farms across Ukambani, taking a heavy toll even on traditional food crops suited to the semi-arid region, elders and rainmakers have turned to prayers and traditional rituals in a bid to avert looming disaster.