Looming hunger crisis in Yatta

2026-01-26 - 13:01

Residents of Yatta Sub-County, Machakos county are facing a looming hunger crisis after the semi-arid region went through several farming seasons without adequate rainfall, leaving most households without food and income. Yatta, which lies in the dry Ukambani region, has experienced persistent drought, with residents saying the short December rains failed to support crop production....