VOICED: Drought threatens traditional Kenyan way of life

The Chicanos, traditionally pastoralists in northern Kenya, face severe challenges due to a drought that has killed their livestock. This has forced young men to migrate for work, leaving women to manage households with limited resources. The community struggles to adapt, with cultural practices and generational knowledge at risk. The drought threatens not only their lives but their way of life, with hopes pinned on the return of rains.

What is the primary reason for the Chicanos' current hardships?

• Invasion by other tribes

• Government policies

• Failed rains leading to livestock deaths

• Increased cattle theft

How are young men in the community adapting to the drought conditions?

• By learning new farming techniques

• By migrating to urban areas for work

• By engaging in fishing

• By starting new businesses locally

What challenges do women face in the community due to the drought?

• They are forced to migrate to other countries

• They have to manage with limited resources while raising children

• They have to sell their land

• They are required to take up new jobs in the city

What cultural impact does the loss of livestock have on the community?

• It leads to the loss of traditional songs

• It causes a decline in local art forms

• It results in the abandonment of traditional clothing

• It leads to the loss of traditional dance forms

What does the head of UNICEF emphasize about the drought's impact?

• It is a temporary issue that will resolve soon

• It threatens both lives and cultural heritage

• It primarily affects the political landscape

• It only affects the economic stability of the region