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.