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Kenya: Millions of Kenyans in drought hit counties to receive government relief

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  • At least 2.3 million Kenyans in 23 arid and semi-arid counties affected by drought will benefit from government relief
  • He added that the government had undertaken several measures since the 8th of September 2021, when he declared the ongoing drought a national disaster 
  • He said the government had released KSh 2 billion to assist the affected households through relief food distribution, water trucking and a livestock offtake programme

At least 2.3 million Kenyans in 23 arid and semi-arid counties affected by drought will benefit from government relief. On Monday, President Uhuru Kenyatta flagged a consignment of emergency relief supplies to reach all affected people.

Kenyatta said the government is focused on implementing interventions to build resilience in all vulnerable households.

He added that the government was diversifying livelihoods from drought-sensitive activities to drought-resilient ones and improving early warning and impact forecasting systems.

He added that the government had undertaken several …