Health

Extremely Critical acute malnutrition (IPC AMN Phase 5) is confirmed in Mandera, North Horr/Chalbi (Marsabit), and Turkana South and East in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs). Laisamis is projected to deteriorate to IPC AMN Phase…

Hanaano, which means ‘to nurture’ in Somali, is a three-year initiative designed to reduce child wasting in the Mandera Triangle/Cluster by addressing its root causes including food security, health and care practices. The Hanaano programme is…

Key Messages • The first weeks of 2026 have shown an alarming situation unfolding in parts of Kenya as drought conditions intensify. While the 2024 short rains already underperformed and limited recovery in the Arid and Semi-Arid…

Executive Summary Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) are facing a rapidly worsening crisis as consecutive failed and below‑average rainy seasons have intensified drought conditions, driving widespread food insecurity and a sharp rise in acute malnutrition. Four…

Kenya is facing a rapidly escalating drought emergency following the near total failure of the October–December 2025 short rains, which delivered only 30–60% of average rainfall in most areas and produced the driest season on record…