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.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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