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Drought eroding water gains in Kitui county

Mbete Mohamed checks on her paw paw fruits, the only surviving crop Mbete Mohamed prepares land.

A drive across Kitui county tells a story of communities struggling with drought and access to water.

Along the way are herds of cattle, sheep and goats, being driven towards the few water sources as they scramble for the scantly available pasture.

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