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Mandera steps up aid as drought crisis deepens
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Mandera steps up aid as drought crisis deepens

An October assessment by the National Drought Management Authority placed the county under IPC Phase 3, which reflects a crisis state of food insecurity. The report also warned that the October–December short rains would likely be below average, raising the risk of even more families falling into severe hunger. The forecast points to rising needs for older persons, people living with disabilities, and young children.

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Mandera, Turkana receive emergency food aid as drought deepens
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Mandera, Turkana receive emergency food aid as drought deepens

The relief supplies flagged off include 6,600 bags of maize destined for Turkana, 7,200 bags of rice for Mandera, and 8,840 bags of beans to be shared between the two counties. The ministry estimates that this support will benefit around 204,600 residents in Turkana and 287,700 in Mandera.

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