Keleswa village in Samburu North is facing a deepening water crisis, with residents relying on the only available water source located within the community.
The next alternative lies 36 kilometers away, a distance too great for most families to access regularly.
In response, the Kenya Red Cross Society has stepped in to support 500 families and a nearby school through its ongoing drought response program.
The intervention included the distribution of food relief and the provision of water treatment chemicals to make contaminated water safe for drinking.
Despite this lifeline, concerns remain as weather forecasts warn of below-average rainfall during the October–December season.
The prediction raises fears that the already dire situation could worsen, leaving thousands more vulnerable to hunger and water scarcity.
Kenya Red Cross emphasized that sustained humanitarian support, coupled with long-term resilience-building measures, will be critical in helping communities like Keleswa withstand the prolonged impacts of climate change.
The drought in Samburu North mirrors challenges faced across much of Northern Kenya, where families are battling limited water access, poor harvests, and shrinking pasture for livestock.
With uncertain rains ahead, the need for coordinated relief and preparedness measures remains urgent.