Kenyan Muslims call for national drought emergency declaration

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Kenyan Muslims urge a national drought emergency declaration due to a severe humanitarian crisis affecting 23 counties. The Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims (SUPKEM) warns of widespread loss of life and livelihoods from the prolonged dry spell, emphasizing critical water and food scarcity. The appeal comes as Ramadan approaches, with concerns that the drought will impact vulnerable communities' ability to observe the holy month.


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