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Some families in Kirinyaga hit by drought

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru buying some food stuffs at a modern market in Makutano town. [Munene Kamau/Standard]

Governor Anne Waiguru has instructed chiefs and ward reps to compile a list of starving families in lower parts of the county.

Governor Waiguru conceded that South Ngariama, Gategi, Kiumbu, Ndindiruku and Rukanga villages in Mwea were facing a severe food crisis following prolonged drought.

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