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Drought victims to get food and more livestock, DP Ruto pledges

Deputy President William Ruto is welcomed to Lokori in Turkana County. Mr Ruto who launched the Lorugum/Lorengipi Road also urged the residents to register as voters ahead of this year's elections. PICTURE REBECCA NDUKU/DPPS

Deputy President Wiliam Ruto says the government will cushion pastoralists from effects of drought under a special livestock restocking programme.

The DP said the Jubilee regime would ensure people living in drought-prone areas do not die of hunger. He said those affected will benefit from relief food.

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