To Survive, Herders Become Farmers in Northern Kenya

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drought – n. a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain

herder – n. a person who gathers and moves a group of animals

pasture – n. a large area of land where animals feed on the grass

destitute – adj. extremely poor

pastoral – adj. of or relating to the countryside or to the lives of people who live in the country                                                                       

irrigate – v. to supply (something, such as land) with water by using artificial means (such as pipes)   

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