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Early Action Protocol Activation Report: Kenya Drought, July 2026 (EAP №: EAP2022KE02, Operation №: MDRKE055)
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· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway The 2025 October to December short rains were significantly below average, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands.
A drought crisis is affecting Kenya, driven by poor rainfall seasons. The 2025 October to December short rains were significantly below average, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands. The Kenya Red Cross Society received funding from the IFRC Disaster Response Emergency Fund in October 2022 to implement early actions aimed at reducing the impacts of drought.
The allocated amount was CHF 365,775. Further details on the drought crisis and the early actions being taken are available from the source, including an Early Action Protocol report.
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Category: disaster Published: August 4, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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