Gov't steps up drought response as 3.3 million Kenyans face food insecurity

The DP said the government has mobilized resources to make sure all the affected citizens are supported to avert loss of human life and livestock.

“I assure the people of Kenya that the government will not spare any resources to make sure we don’t lose human life and mitigate the effects of the drought on livestock and wildlife,” DP declared.

He spoke on Monday when he chaired a meeting at the Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi bringing together respective Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and heads of agencies for a review of interventions and streamlining response for maximum impact.

The Deputy President said at least 3.3 million people are affected by the drought occasioned by poor rainfall reported between October-December 2025.

Counties in crisis stage are Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Tana River, Marsabit, Turkana, Kwale, Meru North, Samburu, Isiolo

“Many counties are in need of food for the people and livestock feed. We are tirelessly working on effective last-mile delivery of food so it does not take long to reach the people. We are also trucking water to the people and livestock,” DP noted.

The most vulnerable members of society including school-going children, women and the disabled are being prioritized.

“We need food to reach our schools so that learners are not disrupted by the ongoing drought situation. We have reviewed and resolved to upscale the ongoing interventions. We have also resolved to diversify the provision of food to take care of special members of society including children, women and vulnerable members of society,” he stated.