×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

West Pokot injects Sh20m for drought mitigation program

The County Government of West Pokot has embarked on drought mitigation programmes to cushion residents in famine-prone areas against starvation. This week, through the Department of Agriculture, Governor Prof John Lonyangapuo rolled out a Sh20 million drought prevention programme.

"I am committed to rewriting the story of West Pokot through initiatives that boost food security. It's time to invest in long-term measures and break the vicious cycle of over-reliance on relief food", Governor Lonyangapuo said Saturday while addressing Chiefs, Sub-Chiefs and Village Elders in Kishaunet.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in