Kufre George
More than 200 elephants have died in Kenya’s worst drought in four decades.
According to Tourism Minister Peninah Malonza , between February and October,2022 205 death has been recorded, adding that 14 species had been badly hit.
The crisis has affected nearly half of Kenya’s regions and at least four million out of its 50 million people.
She said authorities are dropping off hay for the animals.
Last year the country had 36,000 elephants, according to tourism ministry estimates.
Four consecutive rainy seasons have failed in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia and millions across the Horn of Africa have been driven into extreme hunger.
More than 1.5 million cattle have died in Kenya alone.