The united states has donated 16 billion to kenya to curb the current drought. Kenya is experiencing the worst drought in decades.

According to U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the donated funds will help cater to the needs of over 1.3 million kenyans across the country who need help. The number of kenyans needing help is expected to rise to over five million by June 2023.

PHOTO | COURTESY drought

The weatherman says that the dry spell is set to persist as the horn of Africa is experiencing the fifth failed rainy season. USAID will provide emergency food items such as sorghum, maize, yellow split peas, and vegetable oil.

"Given the magnitude of the current crisis, however, more funding will be required to meet expected humanitarian needs through 2023," USAID added.

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The announcement for the release of the fund comes after the first lady of the united states of America visited the country over the weekend. President William ruto took to Twitter to welcome the aid and expressed gratitude to the united states for their support to the country as it experiences the worst drought in decades.

PHOTO | COURTESY a woman looking for water

"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.

Rainfall in Kenya is now less than 70% of the 30-year average across most of the country. This severe drought had caused a dire hunger crisis.