The Government has rolled out emergency interventions to protect learners affected by natural disasters in an effort to stabilize schools and prevent dropouts.
Gender Cabinet Secretary Hanna Cheptumo said the Government is implementing targeted measures to support vulnerable learners, including education supplies, mentorship programs, psychosocial services, and initiatives to enhance safety, retention, and participation in schools.
“The disasters have disrupted learning, displaced families, and exposed children to heightened risks, including hunger, trauma, absenteeism, and school dropout,” she stated.
The CS spoke while flagging off the initiative in Nyando Constituency, Kisumu County, on Thursday, following recent floods and prolonged drought.
She reiterated the Government’s commitment to ensuring that no child is left behind, even in times of crisis.
Cheptumo was accompanied by Children Welfare Services PS Carren Ageng’o, Nyando MP Jared Okello, and other officials.
Kenya is experiencing one of its most severe droughts in decades after the October-December 2025 short rains delivered well below average rainfall, leaving large parts of the country unusually dry.
About 2.5 million are at risk of severe hunger and water scarcity if the dry conditions persist.
The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) has identified multiple counties under drought stress, with Mandera in the critical alarm phase and several others, including Wajir, Garissa, Kilifi and Marsabit, in alert phases.
