For decades, the government and humanitarian agencies have been rushing food aid whenever there is famine in most Arid and Semi-arid Land (ASAL) areas in Kenya. For example, after the 2011 drought, residents in some ASALs including Marsabist and Walda in Moyale, no longer depend on food aid. As a result, at least Sh1 billion was injected in the county, after farmers sold their harvest, he added. The KRC donated 50,000 kilos of green gram seeds while the county government gave farmers 75,000 kilogrames of the seeds. We should avoid temporary measures to curb food insecurity, there must be an attitude change,” said Mr Muli.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 26, 2018 07:41 UTC