More counties hit by drought to benefit from relief programme

Residents of Moyale in Marsabit County where drought has adversely affected the pastoralist’s community due to failed rains. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

The number of drought-stricken counties to benefit from the government's relief programme has been doubled to eight.

The move is aimed at supporting more families affected by drought in arid and semi-arid counties through the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) being run by National Drought Management Authority (NDMA).