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More than half of northern Kenya residents 'food poor', shows report

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Villagers queuing for food in the drought-stricken North-Eastern region. [File, Standard]

Food insecurity continues to persist in northern Kenya despite several initiatives over the years aimed at improving the lives of millions of residents experiencing prolonged drought.

This is according to a new report by the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) detailing several economic and social indicators in the 47 counties, including contribution to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). 

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