The Chinese embassy and Chinese firms based in Kenya on Friday donated food supplies worth 160,000 US dollars to drought victims in Africa. The humanitarian action came one week after the Chinese government pledged over 20 million dollars in food relief.

　　A herdsman is trying to feed cattle some water in Kenya. [Photo: Xinhua]

Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Liu Xianfa, said Chinese people are always standing side by side with Kenyans, noting that China has already donated 500 million shillings (4.8 million US dollars) in humanitarian aid to Somali and Sudan refugees who live in Kenya.

Kenya is among several countries in the horn of Africa, including Somalia and Ethiopia, experiencing a crippling drought. The disastrous weather has put people and livestock at risk. President Uhuru Kenyatta declared the drought a national disaster, appealing for assistance from Kenya's development partners.

It's estimated by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization that some 2 million people in Kenya has been affected by the crippling drought. [Photo: Xinhua]

Other than much needed donations, good news are looming in the horizon. The long awaited rain season appears to be finally underway, though it may be late relief for farmers in the country.

Kenya is among several countries in the horn of Africa, including Somalia and Ethiopia, experiencing a crippling drought. [Photo: Xinhua]