The drought situation is worsening due to the poor performance of the current short rains season. Thirteen (13) counties are classified in the ‘Normal’ drought phase, nine (9) counties in  “Alert” and one (1)  in ‘Alarm’ phase. Normal Phase: Samburu, Turkana, Taita Taveta, West Pokot,

The NDMA has launched a livestock breed improvement initiative in Saimo Soi Ward, Baringo North Sub-County, aimed at strengthening drought resilience and supporting livelihood recovery among vulnerable pastoralist communities. Funded by the National Drought Emergency Fund, the initiative involves distribution of 1,000 Galla bucks to

Principal Secretary for ASALs and Regional Development, Mr. Kello Harsama, CBS has officially commissioned the Masalani Water Project. This transformative project promises clean and affordable water to over 12,500 residents in Garissa County. The project, implemented by the National Drought Management Authority in partnership with

The Government of Kenya, in partnership with the Kabati community and the County Government of Nyeri, has commissioned the Kabati Water Project in Murichu Sub‑location, Kieni East Sub‑county. This initiative will deliver safe, reliable water to over 350 households, four schools and a health facility

The Government has officially commissioned the rehabilitated Uyi Earth Dam, a critical water infrastructure project aimed at addressing water scarcity and strengthening drought resilience in Makueni County. The project, a collaborative effort between the State Department for ASALs and Regional Development, National Drought Management Authority

An assessment of the impact of the 2024 short rains season on Food and Nutrition Security reveals that 2.15 million people in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) counties urgently need humanitarian assistance, up from the 1 million recorded in July 2024. The most affected counties

The Principal Secretary for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands and Regional Development Mr. Kello Harsama, CBS on Monday, 3rd February 2025, officially commissioned Golole Water Project. The occasion represents a critical turning point in resolving the region’s persistent water shortage. Speaking at the event, Mr. Harsama

The onset of the March to May seasonal rainfall was normal across several parts of the country, with the Southeastern lowlands (Voi and Kitui) recording an earlier-than-normal onset. A few stations over the Central Rift Valley and Highlands East of the Rift Valley experienced late

His Excellency President William Ruto on Monday, 29th July 2024, officially commissioned the Kone Water Project in Garsen West Ward, Tana River County. The project is aimed at improving water access in the area, reducing human/wildlife conflicts and enhancing overall resilience to drought. H.E the

Communities in Kenya’s ASALs are often hard-hit by prolonged dry seasons, causing acute water shortage and subsequent suffering among people and livestock. However, after more than 50 years of struggle, a water pipeline has heralded a new dawn for communities in Korbesa and Mata-Arba locations