00:00The sun is merciless and the rain has by far not been sufficient.
00:07Kenya is suffering from a major drought after the levels of last year's short rains were among the lowest on record.
00:15Wide stretches of the country are now concerned by the lack of water.
00:20Nine counties in total, including some going beyond the usually drier north, were placed in an alert phase by the authorities.
00:29In Mandara County, the government already declared a drought emergency last month.
00:35Those most suffering from the situation are herder communities like the Maasai.
00:40Their livestock have been decimated, leaving the herders with little income and an uncertain future.
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