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June 9, 2012

"In Kenya, people cannot produce enough food for their families."

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A Region in Crisis Garbatulla was once a luscious land of green pastures bursting with grazing cattle. Now, as the worst drought in 60 years grips the Horn of Africa, the stunning scenery of the Kenyan region, one of the worst affected areas, has been replaced with dry, arid land. Kenya is experiencing its worst drought in more than 60 years, with 3.5 million people in urgent need of assistance. Garbatulla is one of the most affected areas of the drought. The once luscious land is now barren and strewn with the carcasses of dead cattle, which are the only means of food and income for thousands of families. Many communities have lost up to 90% of their herd and the next harvest is not expected until February or March 2012. One in five children in the region is at risk of malnutrition.
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"In Kenya, people cannot produce enough food for their families. Developing countries lag behind. Until when? Developed countries can help us improve the fertility of our soil and increase our use of inorganic fertilizers from 8 kilograms per hectare to above 20 kilograms per hectare. Sub-Saharan Africa lags behind in this area. Thus our continued state of hunger and poverty."

Thomas Okello Opondo, Kenya

Editor: Helen Whittle

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