Kenya’s arid regions are battling their worst drought in years, with 20 out of 23 counties now experiencing worsening conditions, according to the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA). Millions could face starvation as crops fail and water sources vanish. 🌵
Why It’s Getting Worse
The NDMA blames poor rainfall during the 2024 short rainy season – a critical period for farming in these fragile ecosystems. Their latest report warns the situation is on a ‘normal drought phase but accelerating toward crisis levels.’
What’s Next?
While the NDMA hasn’t declared a full emergency yet, local NGOs report families already skipping meals and migrating in search of water. “This isn’t just a weather issue – it’s a fight for survival,” said a relief worker anonymously via Twitter Spaces.
Climate experts link the pattern to broader East African weather shifts, urging global attention. For Kenya’s youth-dominated population (median age: 20), the stakes couldn’t be higher. 📉
