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Councilors in Turkana County have expressed concern over the government's uneven response to a drought affecting all 30 wards in the county. They state that more than 120,000 families require emergency aid due to severe food shortages, while remote areas have yet to receive assistance because of transportation challenges.

2026年02月23日(月) AIによるレポート

米国農務省（USDA）は2024年末、西部12州の18の灌漑地区を対象に、各最大1500万ドルの干ばつ支援として選定したが、1年以上経った今、トランプ政権下で4億ドルのうち一つも配布されていない。受給者らは同省からの連絡がないと報告し、干ばつ被害地域の農家らが約束された水インフラの改良なしで取り残されている。元職員らは合意が完了していたと述べるが、人員削減とプログラム見直しの中で資金の行方が不明だ。

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted above-normal rainfall in central and western regions during the March-May long rains, offering hope to farmers and pastoralists in the country's food basket areas. However, experts warn that the driest regions, such as the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands, may not fully recover from the ongoing drought with these rains alone. The government has released about Ksh6 billion to aid the hardest-hit communities.

2026年02月03日(火) AIによるレポート

Building on December's initial accord, Mexico and the US agreed to a minimum annual Rio Grande water supply of 350,000 acre-feet, addressing drought deficits and past shortfalls under the 1944 Water Treaty. The deal follows a call between Presidents Sheinbaum and Trump, with plans for debt repayment and monthly oversight to support border communities.