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Severe Drought in Kajiado County Triggers Livestock Deaths and School Dropouts

4/6/2026

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Severe drought in Kajiado County, Kenya, is causing livestock deaths and water scarcity, according to Maasai elder Abraham Kampalei.
The region, historically less affected by drought, now experiences droughts every two to three years.
Local authorities refill water drums to provide some relief for residents.
Financial strain has driven families to adapt, and many children have dropped out of school, raising concerns about food insecurity and child marriage.

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Severe drought in Kajiado County, Kenya, is causing livestock deaths and water scarcity, according to Maasai elder Abraham Kampalei.
The region, historically less affected by drought, now experiences droughts every two to three years.
Local authorities refill water drums to provide some relief for residents.
Financial strain has driven families to adapt, and many children have dropped out of school, raising concerns about food insecurity and child marriage.