No need to panic, Kindiki says as drought bites

Livestock left to breath its last in its shed in Demo village Marsabit County due to prolonged drought. [Fayo Abraham, Standard]

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that the government is fully prepared to respond to the ongoing drought, saying adequate measures have been put in place to mitigate the situation.

Speaking during the 14th Development Partners Forum in Nairobi on Wednesday, January 14, Kindiki stated that Sh6 billion has already been allocated to support response measures.