Long Rains Boost Recovery In ASAL Counties as Farmers Urged To Prepare for Planting

According to a recent report by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), previously hard-hit counties such as Mandera and Wajir are now showing improvement following the rains.

Seven counties — Garissa, Isiolo, Kitui, Lamu, Marsabit, Turkana, and West Pokot — remain in the ‘Alert’ phase, although all are recording progress linked to the March rains.

Overall, drought conditions across the 23 ASAL counties have improved significantly.

NDMA continues to monitor the situation and coordinate response efforts through collaboration with national and county governments, as well as development partners.

Current interventions are focused on food assistance, water supply, health and nutrition services, and livestock support.

The long rains have brought relief to drought-affected areas, improving water availability, livestock conditions, and access to pasture and browse.