The latest projections indicate that 2.8 million Kenyans will face acute food insecurity in the coming months is worrying. According to the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), this number is expected to rise, particularly in arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) counties such as Turkana, Mandera, Garissa, Wajir and Marsabit. This marks a concerning increase from the one million affected in July 2024. In 2023, a similar crisis left 2.8 million Kenyans dependent on food aid. Unfortunately, this is not new. For decades, Kenya and the wider Horn of Africa have faced recurring famine, with desperate cries for relief echoing each…