Kenya's meteorological department says that some regions of the country will experience rainfall starting from the third week of march.
The weatherman says that the lake victoria basin, highlightings west of rift valley, central rift,nairobi and the coastal regions will receive below-average rainfall. This will make it the fifth consecutive low rainfall in the country.
This news comes as the country is experiencing the worst drought in decades, and many kenyans need food and water. Earlier this week, the united states donated kshs 16 billion to help curb hunger.
According to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the donated funds will help meet the needs of over 1.3 million Kenyans nationwide. Kenyans needing assistance are expected to number more than five million by June 2023.
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"Given the magnitude of the current crisis, however, more funding will be required to meet expected humanitarian needs through 2023," USAID added.
The fund's announcement comes after the first lady of the United States of America visited the country over the weekend. President William Ruto welcomed the aid and expressed gratitude to the United States for assisting the country during the worst drought in decades.
"On behalf of the people of Kenya, my profound gratitude to the U.S. government for this generous support to very deserving people suffering the worst drought due to 4 years consecutive failed rains. Water harvesting to enhance food/livestock production & manage climate change effects," Ruto said.
Many countries in the horn of Africa and east Africa are experiencing drought. Over 8.2 million people in Somalia are in dire need of food and water as hunger bites, and the decades-long civil war in the country worsens the situation. Humanitarian groups in the country are seeking to raise over $2.3 billion to help provide the necessities for those living in extreme conditions.
