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Irrigation push raises hope of ending hunger in Turkana

Principal Secretary for Irrigation, Ephantus Kimotho, assesses a mango tree with a local farmer, inspecting the impact of irrigation efforts and evaluating the progress of agricultural development in the area.[Bakari Angela, Standard]

Turkana County, long battered by recurring drought and food insecurity, is now turning to irrigation as a lifeline, with residents expressing renewed hope following a two-day inspection tour by Principal Secretary for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho.

The tour, which started on Thursday, is expected to end today in Turkana East.

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