Drought Exodus: Desperate families flee to Uganda as crisis deepens in Kenya

A prolonged and devastating drought is forcing thousands of pastoralist families in northern Kenya to take desperate measures, migrating across the border into Uganda in search of water and pasture. The movement highlights a deepening humanitarian crisis in arid regions, particularly Turkana County.Conditions have become increasingly dire as traditional lifelines collapse. Seasonal rivers that normally sustain livestock during dry spells have dried up, while boreholes, the main sources of water, are either broken or overwhelmed by demand. Grazing fields have turned to dust, leaving herds with nothing to feed on.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited 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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Conditions have become increasingly dire as traditional lifelines collapse. Seasonal rivers that normally sustain livestock during dry spells have dried up, while boreholes, the main sources of water, are either broken or overwhelmed by demand. Grazing fields have turned to dust, leaving herds with nothing to feed on.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited 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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