Turkana pastoralists have called on the county and national governments as well as humanitarian agencies to help them get water as drought ravages the region. The pastoralists say they have not received any rainfall since September last year and all water sources such water springs and boreholes have dried up. Peter Ejore, 44, a resident of Lapur in Turkana North, is among pastoralists who trek for more than 30km in search of water for livestock and domestic use. He lamented that they have already lost their cattle to the drought, which has ravaged water sources and grazing fields. Ekamaisi called on the county government and humanitarian agencies to provide water and relief food to address the situation.

Source: The Star March 29, 2021 18:00 UTC