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State, UN launch Sh26b appeal as drought bites

United Nation Resident Coordinator Dr Stephen Jacob during the launch of Kenya Flash Drought Appeal at Wajir County Commissioner's office. [James Wanzala, Standard]

The government and United Nations have launched a flash drought appeal to raise Sh15 billion ($239.5 million) to fight drought in 23 Arid and Semi-Arid (Asal) counties.

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