Drought hotspots across Eastern Africa, including eastern Kenya, Somalia, central Uganda, southern Ethiopia, and parts of Tanzania, are recovering following February 2026 rains. Standardized Precipitation Index analysis, for February 2026, confirms significant rainfall improvements across most affected areas, with crop and pasture conditions responding positively, except for lingering rangeland stress in parts of Tanzania and Somalia. Overall, alert levels have eased, signalling a broader recovery in agricultural and pastoral activities across the region.