Gov’t, dev’t partners appeal for help to deal with drought

The government, the United Nations and humanitarian agencies operating in the country are appealing for $472.6 million to help 4.3 million people that are expected to be ravaged by drought in 2023.

“Our resources cannot be sufficient to address the challenges of climate change,” said Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua while launching the Government of Kenya and the UN flash appeal for drought response in Garissa.

During the event that was attended by area leaders and development partners, Gachagua underscored the severity of the drought impact being endured by Kenyans as a result of the erratic weather patterns.

This coming at a time President William Ruto has established a National Steering Committee to mitigate the adverse effects of the ongoing drought.

 In a gazette notice, President Ruto tasked the committee with various responsibilities including mobilising resources to alleviate the impact of the drought and establishing a private sector-led National Drought Mitigation Appeal Fund in conjunction with the Kenya Red Cross.

The Committee will also approve the opening and closing of Bank Accounts to be jointly operated by a representative of the Private Sector, the Government of Kenya and the Kenya Red Cross.

Over four million Kenyans have been affected by the ongoing drought that has ravaged parts of the country and are in dire need of food.

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