Published: Feb 20, 2026, 17:45 IST | Updated: Feb 20, 2026, 17:45 IST
Kenya is facing worsening food insecurity as prolonged drought and failed rains intensify the climate crisis across northern regions. Communities already vulnerable to water shortages and crop losses are confronting rising hunger and heightened risks of famine. Aid agencies warn that erratic weather patterns and repeated drought cycles continue to strain livelihoods, livestock, and local food systems.