Video: Hundreds of thousands in northern Kenya face catastrophic drought

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 13, 2026 at 03:19 PM
Video: Hundreds of thousands in northern Kenya face catastrophic drought

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Northern Kenya is experiencing a catastrophic drought, creating an emergency situation for hundreds of thousands of people. As of January 13, 2026, communities in Mandera County are struggling after three consecutive seasons of drought. The fertile land, crucial for livestock survival, is severely impacted. Al Jazeera reported on the crisis, highlighting the struggles of the affected communities who depend on their livestock. The drought has left these communities in a dire situation, threatening their livelihoods and way of life.

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drought 100% northern kenya 90% catastrophic drought 80% emergency 70% livestock 60% mandera county 50% fertile land 40%

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Kenya

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