Video: Hundreds of thousands in northern Kenya face catastrophic drought
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.

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AI-generatedNorthern 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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4 extractedAl Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa went to meet some of them.
Three consecutive seasons of drought have left people in Northern Kenya facing an emergency.
Hundreds of thousands in northern Kenya face catastrophic drought.
Communities in Mandera County rely on fertile land for their livestock to survive.