PHOTO:KIPSANG JOSEPHFrantic herders have resorted to feeding their animals acacia tree bark as a biting drought continues to ravage the country. The branches are hit against stones to remove the rusty-coloured bark, locally known as leng'nee, to feed dying livestock. According to Kipkurui, the animals have mastered the art of peeling bark off the trees and chewing the thorny branches. The few remaining water points have since been reduced to muddy patches in which emaciated animals sometimes get stuck and die. Now residents also want an assurance that there is enough hay to feed their starving animals - their only source of livelihood.

Source: Standard Digital January 24, 2017 20:33 UTC