By GODFREY OUNDOHMore by this AuthorThe county government of Samburu has finally released the first batch of relief food to be distributed to families affected by famine. Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal, accompanied by his county administration team, World Food Programme officials and other stakeholders flagged off trucks carrying 1,113 bags of maize to be distributed to families in Samburu East for the next five days. He said the maize did not meet the required food safety consumption standards. Deputy Head of Isiolo WFP office which also covers Samburu Ms Elizabeth Nabutola led the WFP team in the exercise. According to WFP, a total of 47 villages in Samburu East are to benefit from the aid and 42 more in Samburu North.

Source: Daily Nation November 23, 2016 16:31 UTC