Scenes of Loss, Strength, and Survival

From the highlands of Elgeyo Marakwet to the dry plains of Garissa, Kenya’s changing climate is leaving visible scars.

These images capture the aftermath of a deadly landslide, homes submerged by floods and livestock lost to prolonged drought — a stark reminder of how climate extremes are reshaping livelihoods across the country.

River Aror in Elgeyo Marakwet bursts its banks as heavy rains continue to pound in parts of Kenya. @KNA

KBC reporter Osman Ahmed Maalim was in Garissa and captured the sad scenes and the devastating effects of climate that is threatening livelihoods.

After prolonged drought that claimed hundreds of livestock, pastoralists in Garissa Kenya now contend with heavy rains that has not spared their herd.

A Pastoralist in Garissa's Shimirey village in agony over loss of livestock

Loss of livelihood, goats died in recent drought in Garissa Shimirey village

Kenya Red Cross and Kenya Military in search and rescue efforts in Landslide disaster that claimed 15lives

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