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Drought: Thousands of learners drop out of school in northeast

Nchoro Arbelle, 80, one of many people affected by hunger, in her manyatta at Murup area in Marsabit County on November 17, 2021.

Photo credit: Joseph Kanyi | Nation Media Group

More than 13,000 students in over 60 schools in Marsabit and Samburu counties are struggling to stay in school due to the biting drought.

Over 2,000 learners have also reportedly dropped out of school because of the prolonged drought and biting famine in the two counties.