News Gloomy weather forecast signals deeper food crisisEipa Ekiru munches on food at Morulem in Turkana East, Turkana County, on March 18, 2019. “The expected late onset and poor distribution of the March-April-May rains are likely to impact negatively on the agriculture sector, leading to food insecurity,” said Ms Arua. Poor distributionThe weatherman says rains in the North Rift region are expected to start in the first week of April, with poor distribution expected to affect the development of maize. The gloomy weather forecast comes at a time when deaths linked to famine have been reported in ASALs counties even as the government insists that there is enough food in the country. Funds will ensure adequate distribution of food and life-saving aid to needy populations,” said Mr Ruto.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 19, 2019 09:45 UTC