By LUCAS BARASAMore by this AuthorThe Mandera County Government has declared drought in the county an emergency. To combat the effects of the drought, Mr Roba’s government said it will buy 70,000 bales of hay for distribution to pastoralists. The county government is trucking water to 141 centres including 15 strategic water points where water is delivered to livestock. He added: “The County Government is procuring the services of 10 additional water boozers to boost the current fleet. The National Government has donated 20 water boozers to Garissa and Wajir and left out Mandera County citing insecurity but Mandera County Government is ready to provide local drivers,” Mr Roba said.

Source: Daily Nation October 27, 2016 19:03 UTC