The Cabinet has approved the release of Ksh.4.1 billion to support drought response interventions in Northern Kenya as thousands of families continue to grapple with prolonged dry conditions.
The funding is expected to boost emergency relief efforts in the worst-affected counties, where water shortages, crop failure and livestock losses have intensified pressure on vulnerable communities.
The allocation signals the government’s renewed focus on cushioning households from the harsh effects of drought, which has disrupted livelihoods and heightened food insecurity across the region.
According to the Cabinet decision announced on Tuesday, the funds will go toward immediate relief measures, including water provision, food assistance and support for affected pastoralist communities.
Northern Kenya has faced recurring drought cycles in recent years, with communities heavily reliant on livestock and rain-fed agriculture bearing the brunt of climate shocks.
The latest intervention aims to stabilise the situation and prevent further humanitarian strain as authorities coordinate response efforts on the ground.
The move comes amid growing calls for sustained long-term solutions to strengthen climate resilience and reduce dependency on emergency relief in drought-prone areas.
