Government sets aside Sh1.2b to assist drought-hit counties

Omar Aden Qassim stands in between carcasses of his dead livestock in Liboi sub-county in Garissa. [Courtesy]

The government has set aside Sh1.2 billion to buy food supplies for Kenyans in 23 drought-stricken counties.

Government spokesperson Cyrus Oguna said the allocation will benefit counties likely to experience drought through November.