Government seeks Sh2b to rescue 3 million Kenyans facing starvation

Pastoralist communities in northern Kenya struggle with drought as water sources dry up and livestock weaken, raising fears of a growing humanitarian crisis.[File,Standard]

The government is now seeking to raise Sh2 billion to rescue over 3 million Kenyans at risk of starvation.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Monday said the government will spend Sh4 billion monthly to provide food and water to 3.3 million people facing acute food insecurity across 23 counties as drought conditions worsen following failed October-December rains.