Government gives Sh6,500 each to residents affected by drought

According to the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), the entire Tiaty sub-County, parts of Mogotio, Baringo North, Central and South are affected by drought and residents are facing starvation. [Kipsand Joseph, Standard]

Over 2,000 households in Baringo face starvation as the government and humanitarian agencies work to mitigate the situation.

Beginning Monday, October 10, residents began queuing for food and Sh6,500 each to help them survive.