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Kenya Faces Food Crisis Amid Climate Challenges

3/18/2026

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  • A quarter of Kenya's population faces severe food shortages, with up to 40% of food produced lost or wasted annually.
  • In Turkana County, residents struggle to access clean water and food.
  • Resources are limited for government aid to households.
  • Many families forage for wild berries.
  • Climate change drives diversification in agriculture despite salinity hindering aquifers beneath Turkana.