They also warned that the upcoming general election could disrupt critical services, worsening food crisis. [Photo/KNA]
Kenya is likely to face a serious food shortage in the coming three months, the National Drought Management Authority has warned.
In a statement, the Authority it is unlikely there will be more rains before October, except in some parts of the North Rift.
“Livelihoods in most arid and semi-arid counties are already under significant stress, which will deepen as the dry season unfolds. A number of indicators, such as the state of water sources, distances to water, livestock body condition, and milk production and consumption are already outside their normal ranges in many counties and will only deteriorate from here onwards,” said the Authority.
They also warned that the upcoming general election could disrupt critical services, worsening food crisis.
“The most challenging scenario will be if the onset of the short rains is late, as happened in 2016. Conditions will inevitably deteriorate and drought interventions must be scaled up in response.”