[PHOTOS] How drought has affected parts of Kenya

Several Kenyans are in dire need of humanitarian assistance.

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• Several Kenyans are in dire need of humanitarian assistance.

by STAR REPORTER The Star
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22 October 2022 - 12:20
NIA boss Kenny Matampash holds one of the many nylon bags removed from four of his cows that died on October 18, 2022.
NIA boss Kenny Matampash holds one of the many nylon bags removed from four of his cows that died on October 18, 2022.
Image: KURGAT MARINDANY

The drought situation in the country has continued to worsen with reports indicating that, 4.35 million Kenyans are going to bed hungry.

Several Kenyans are in dire need of humanitarian assistance.

Laikipia, Tana River, Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, Mandera, Garissa, Turkana, Wajir, Samburu and Marsabit counties are now in the alarm phase.

Embu, Kitui, Makueni, Meru, Narok, Nyeri, Taita Taveta, Kwale and Kilifi are in the alert phase, while Baringo, West Pokot and Lamu are in the normal drought phase.

Residents of Marsabit County try to lift a weak camel affected by drought.
Residents of Marsabit County try to lift a weak camel affected by drought.
Image: ABDIKADIR CHARI
Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga serves porridge to a pupil at Nyakinyua primary school in Nyeri Town on October 18 2022 when he launched the School Feeding targeting 30 public primary schools in the county. The program is targeting learners in drought stricken areas and intends to increase the number of schools to 70 by the end of the year.
Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga serves porridge to a pupil at Nyakinyua primary school in Nyeri Town on October 18 2022 when he launched the School Feeding targeting 30 public primary schools in the county. The program is targeting learners in drought stricken areas and intends to increase the number of schools to 70 by the end of the year.
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Residents of Kalokol, Turkana Central carrying food items donated by The Salvation Army, Kenya West Territory to cushion them from hunger.
Residents of Kalokol, Turkana Central carrying food items donated by The Salvation Army, Kenya West Territory to cushion them from hunger.
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