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Kenya’s drought: media coverage

Posted by Louise Finan | in Concern Blog | 27 October 2009 | 4 comments

Many parts of Kenya have now been without rain for three years.

Herdsman raising goats instead of cattle in Kenya. Photo: Voice of America
As a result of the drought, animals are dying in their thousands, and people are fighting to stay alive.

Child malnutrition

Voice of America recently visited Kenya with Concern. They have written about the troubles facing the Masaai community in Kajiado, southern Kenya: "At least half of the area's cows have died, more cases of child malnutrition are surfacing, and attempts to feed the population are meeting with mixed results."

Affecting pastoralists

BBC News has also been covering this issue. In this comprehensive article, Will Ross looks at how the drought is affecting the pastoralists in Turkana district in north-west Kenya.

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Submitted by Nathalie McDermott (not verified) on 7 December, 2009 - 11:38.

I'm showing your fabulous blog to some trainees - thank you!

Submitted by Izabela Debicka (not verified) on 1 January, 2010 - 15:02.

I have just come back from Kenya and not only have seen a Maasai village desperately need help afetr losing 220 cattle and left with only 7, but also heavy rains taking place causing flooding and threatening lives. It is only right to help and make people more aware and that is why I am trying to get a job with Concern as we speak!

Submitted by saglikgundemi (not verified) on 3 January, 2010 - 15:02.

Thanks.Good. child

Submitted by Adult Games (not verified) on 5 March, 2010 - 07:15.

 I appreciate the media to bring up this news for common people.thanks

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