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Where Sh5,400 stipend means life or death for drought-stricken residents

Rosemary Gumato, a beneficiary of the Hunger Safety Net Programme, outside her house in Merille, Marsabit County. [Betty Njeru, Standard]

Just about 120km south of Marsabit town in Merille village, Marsabit County, Rosemary Gumato sits outside her home preparing lunch for her family.

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