‘How do I survive?’ Drought plagues Kenya’s Turkana amid surplus elsewhere
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Turkana County, Kenya, is facing severe drought conditions in March 2026, leaving its residents, like Veronica Akalapatan, struggling to find water and food. Despite the rainy season, Turkana and 22 other Kenyan counties are affected, with an estimated 3.4 million people facing food shortages and 800,000 children showing signs of malnutrition. In Turkana alone, 350,000 households are on the brink of starvation, exacerbated by livestock deaths and lack of resources. This crisis follows a major drought from 2020-2023, highlighting a recurring problem. Experts note the paradox of food scarcity in the region despite significant food loss and waste occurring elsewhere in Kenya.
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