Over 2 million in need of food supplies as drought crisis deepens

The number of people in need of urgent food supply will hit 2.1 million by January next year as the drought situation in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) counties continue to deteriorate.According to the latest data by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), currently 1.8 million Kenyans face food shortage, with Turkana, Garissa and Mandera being the most affected.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock 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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According to the latest data by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), currently 1.8 million Kenyans face food shortage, with Turkana, Garissa and Mandera being the most affected.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock 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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