Govt disburses Ksh870M to drought-affected families in eight counties

The government has disbursed Ksh870.38 million to 132,780 vulnerable households under the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) across eight arid counties, as part of ongoing efforts to cushion families against the impacts of the prevailing drought. In a statement issued on Friday, January 16, 2026, the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) said the cash transfers […]