More than two million people in Kenya are facing hunger due to a severe drought, says the United Nations. The hardest hit are northeastern counties where cattle raising is common. Images have shown starving livestock near the Somali border, highlighting the harsh impact of climate change. Short rainy seasons mean less water for people and animals. Many animals are dying, just like during the 2020-2023 crisis in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia. The Horn of Africa has faced four failed wet seasons in a row. The October-December rains were among the driest recorded. Eastern Kenya is facing the worst drought for that season since 1981, reports UN health officials. Kenya's National Drought Management Authority warns of drought in 10 counties. Mandera County near Somalia has reached an "alarm" status with severe water shortages. This has caused livestock deaths and child malnutrition. Neighbouring Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda face similar problems. The UN's World Health Organization reported food shortages and malnutrition in these places in January. Islamic Relief says families in southern Somalia are fleeing worsening drought. Over three million Somalis are displaced. In Baidoa camp, 70% survive on one meal or less daily with many children showing malnutrition signs. Experts blame climate change for these conditions. Warmer Indian Ocean temperatures bring strong storms while causing longer droughts. African communities reliant on rain-fed farming suffer most. Rising heat destroys crops and pastures needed for livestock. Africa has limited disaster preparation and faces great risks, even though it emits only 3 to 4 percent of global greenhouse gases, says the UN.