Kenya is experiencing its worst drought in four decades, leaving over four million people in urgent need of food aid. Prolonged dry weather has devastated crops and livestock, forcing families to walk long distances in search of water.
The United Nations has launched an appeal for emergency funding, while the African Union is calling for stronger climate adaptation measures. Indian NGOs working in East Africa have also pledged assistance, highlighting the shared climate vulnerabilities across the Global South.
Experts warn that if rains do not return by October, the humanitarian crisis could spread to neighboring Ethiopia and Somalia, worsening regional instability.
