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Govt disburses Sh294m to 109,000 households in arid counties

The funds aim at cushioning vulnerable families in drought-hit regions. [NDMA, X]

The Government has released Sh294.5 million to support 109,072 households across eight arid counties under the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP).

The funds, disbursed through the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), will be accessible to beneficiaries via Kenya Commercial Bank and Equity Bank agents and branches starting Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

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