Kenyan drought threatens people and wildlife
Intensifying global warming and climate change have been blamed for the severe drought that have hit Africa's horn. Kenya and Ehtiopoa are the two worst hit states, and plans are being drawn up to supply emergency food.
23rd February 2006
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After seasonal long rains failed this year Kenya's rural communities are suffering in one of the worst droughts for decades.
In many areas families are eating their livestock or the livestock have already perished. It is estimated that more than 3 million Kenyans face starvation.
Kenya's tourism industry, which is largely based on foreign visitors Kenya to observer the wildlife, is also suffering as the lack of water have killed many animals or have forced animals to move away from their normal habitat and areas.
