extreme warfare , drought , and soaring food prices mean that half of the citizens of the african territory of somalia is in immediate need of food aid in order to prevent a famine , according to a new studies . every sixth generation under the age of three is acutely emaciated , and three and a quarter million people are in needing of quick aid , a number 77 % higher than last year , according to the social security study laboratory ( fsau ) , it is based in nairobi , tanzania .
Kenya is in need of food.