The government has stepped up its drought response as at least 3.3 million Kenyans face acute food insecurity following poor rainfall between October and December 2025.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the State has mobilised resources to scale up food distribution, water trucking and livestock support in the worst-hit counties, including Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Turkana, Marsabit and parts of the Coast.
Speaking after chairing a high-level meeting with Cabinet Secretaries and agency heads in Nairobi, Kindiki said the government’s priority is to prevent loss of life and protect livelihoods.
He noted that vulnerable groups such as school-going children, women and persons with disabilities are being prioritised, with food supplies directed to schools to minimise learning disruptions.
