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 Government, through National Drought Management Authority, has disbursed KShs. 294,494,400 to 109,072 households across eight arid counties under the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP). The funds will be available in beneficiaries’ accounts at Kenya Commercial Bank and Equity Bank agents and branches by Wednesday, 3rd September 2025. Registered HSNP beneficiaries facing payment challenges are advised
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
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 and the Makueni County Government, marks a significant milestone in
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 include Turkana, Mandera, Garissa, Wajir, and Marsabit. The number of
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 underscored the project’s significance. “Today, we celebrate not just the
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