Northern Kenya faces severe child malnutrition crisis driven by prolonged droughts

Parts of northern Kenya are facing one of the worst droughts in years, with communities enduring a third consecutive dry spell. Food shortages have worsened, leaving many children malnourished and vulnerable. Families are struggling to cope as livelihoods collapse and access to clean water remains limited. School attendance has fallen sharply, with many children forced to stay home. The crisis is deepening poverty and threatening long-term development in the region. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Mandera County, Kenya, where she visited affected families. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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