NAIROBI, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Some 2.8 million Kenyans in arid and semi-arid areas are still in need of food aid due to persistent dry conditions in the regions, the drought management agency of Kenya said in a report released Thursday.
The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) noted that those affected are in 23 counties, 18 of which are in the normal drought phase, while five are in the alert phase and require close monitoring.
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