![]() A recent survey prepared by ALMRP, Tana River District and presented to the Tana River District Steering Group (2004) found that the county is 79% food insecure and with an incidence of poverty at 62% (Interim Poverty Strategy Paper (I-PSP), 2000–2003, Kenya). Tana River County presents an interesting case of the nexus between conflict and food security. On 22 August 2012, in the worst violent incident in Kenya since 2001, at least 52 people were killed in ethnic violence in Tana River County between the Orma'wardey and Pokomo groups. Flooding is also a regular problem, caused by heavy rainfall in upstream areas of the Tana River. Conflicts have occurred between farmers and other people over access to water. Rainfall is erratic, with rainy seasons in March–May and October–December. The major ethnic groups are the Somalis, Pokomo (many of whom are farmers), the Orma people, and the Wardey The county is generally dry and prone to drought. The capital and largest town is Hola (sometimes known as Galole). It has an area of 38,437 square kilometres (14,841 sq mi) and a population of 315,943. Tana River County is a county in the former Coast Province, Kenya. ![]()
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