of poor rainfall in northern kenya, much of somalia and southern ethiopia. it's feared the drought will continue long into next year, putting millions of lives at risk. the bbc�*s senior africa correspondent, anne soy, reports from northern kenya. you may find some pictures in this report distressing. the devastating impact of drought. this is wajir in northern kenya. they've not had enough rain here for three consecutive seasons. water pans have long dried up. there are dead animals everywhere. even at ahmed ibrahim's home. he's 66, and tells me he's never witnessed anything like this. translation: the drought has been going on for- the last nine months. i had 150 heads of cattle, but now left with about 30, which are very weak.