Rains are expected to spread across the country this week, according to the latest prediction. The Coast and large swathes of northern Kenya have not rained this year, but Met says rains will begin Tuesday (today) in many places. The rains will ease the current deteriorating hunger situation, especially in northern Kenya. According to a Food and Nutrition Security Assessment report, 1.4 million Kenyans are currently facing hunger. “Out of 1.4 million, it is estimated that 238,000 people spread across Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Tana River, Marsabit, Samburu, Turkana and Isiolo counties are in emergency phase.

Source: The Star March 29, 2021 19:52 UTC