Disaster● ElevatedAug 3 · Aug 3, 2026, 6:15 AM
Ruto Says His Own Maize Crop Dried Up as Drought Devastates Farmers
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from nairobiwire.com · Kenya
President Ruto states his own maize crop dried up, illustrating how drought is devastating farmers. This highlights the severe impact of drought on agriculture.
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