Drought and conflict in arid and semi-arid areas are closely interlinked. Recurrent drought intensifies competition over scarce water and pasture resources, while conflict undermines livelihoods, disrupts social cohesion, and weakens community resilience. Along the Isiolo-Garissa-Meru corridor, these interconnected pressures have contributed to recurring insecurity, displacement, and constrained local development. The National Drought Management Authority, in

The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), in collaboration with the State Department for Interior and National Administration, today convened an inter-county peace meeting in Sericho Location, Isiolo County, as a proactive measure to defuse rising drought-related tensions and avert the escalation of resource-based conflict. The meeting was held against the backdrop of a worsening drought

The Government has today flagged off water trucking and relief food assistance in Garissa County as part of drought response scale-up, aimed at protecting lives and livelihoods as drought conditions continue to worsen across  Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs). The country is currently experiencing a deteriorating drought situation following the poor performance of the October-December

The Government, through the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), has disbursed KSh 870.38 million to 132,780 vulnerable households under the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) across eight arid counties, as part of ongoing efforts to cushion vulnerable populations against the impacts of the prevailing drought. The disbursement targets households in Mandera, Marsabit, Wajir, Turkana, Samburu,

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, Tharaka Nithi, Embu, Nyeri, Laikipia, Narok, Baringo, Makueni, Meru, and

The assessment of the 2025 long rains season indicates that food security has remained relatively stable across most ASAL counties, supported by the near-average to above-average performance of the rains. However, an estimated 1.76 million people are currently in urgent need of food assistance, a figure projected to rise to 2.12 million by January 2026.

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 1,000 vulnerable households across Sibilo, Yatya, and Bartum locations. The

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 Garissa County Government, marks a significant milestone in efforts

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 in the drought‑prone Naromoru/Kiamathaga Ward. The commissioning ceremony was officiated