Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that the government is set to issue animal feed to counties in the northern Kenya region in a bid to counter the effects of drought in the area.

Speaking in Mandera County during the Nyota fund disbursement programme on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Kindiki has noted that the government is aware of the adverse drought affecting the northern counties and is in the process of releasing animal feeds to be distributed to the residents to safeguard livestock that has been heavily affected by the situation.

“There is a problem of drought in this area, and you have instructed me, together with the CSs and the PSs, to sort the issue. We have brought relief food, and it is in the sub-county government offices.

“If not enough, we will add. You have also released money for animal feed, and from yesterday, trucks of animal feed have started streaming in. Between today and tomorrow morning, there shall be enough animal feed for the animals,” Kindiki noted.

Drought situation in Kenya

The Kenya Red Cross Society has revealed that over 2 million people in Kenya are currently affected by drought and need urgent support.

In a statement on their social media handles on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Kenya Red Cross said that urgent help is required to reach more communities affected by this situation.

“Drought continues to impact over 2 million people across Kenya. Kenya Red Cross, with partners, is delivering water, food and cash assistance to help families cope. Urgent support is needed to reach more communities,” the Kenya Red Cross stated.

In their statement, the Kenya Red Cross has noted that there has been a deterioration in nutrition across arid counties in Kenya. Eight counties are the most affected among them: Turkana, Mandera, Wajir, Samburu, Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, West Pokot and Baringo.