An 80 year old woman adds water on Oleifera leaves or Moringa for lunch to be eaten with Ugali at a village in Marsabit County. [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard]Despite the worsening drought that has exposed more than 3 million Kenyans to vulnerabilities, the government says it is yet to determine the projected economic impact clearly. As Kenya grapples with the drought, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has outlined the government's robust response, committing billions in emergency funds while warning of potential economic disruptions if rains fail to materialize as hoped.

Source: Standard Digital February 12, 2026 15:03 UTC