President Uhuru Kenyatta has declared the drought raveging parts of the country a national disaster.
The Head of State hence has directed the National Treasury and the Ministry of Interior to spearhead government’s efforts to assist affected households with relief food distribution , water as well as livestock uptake.
The declaration followed a meeting between the Head of State and more than 80 leaders from Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASAL) led by Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani.
More details of the government’s comprehensive drought mitigation measures will be unveiled in due course.
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