Government disburses Sh422m to arid counties to reduce hunger

Turkana County is to receive the largest share, of Sh 107.5 million for 39,831 households. [File, Standard]

The Government has released Sh 422.4 million in cash transfers to vulnerable households in eight drought-affected counties under the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP).

The funds released through the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) will benefit 132,779 households in Mandera, Marsabit, Wajir, Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Garissa, and Tana River counties.