County using app to give out food aidKilifi County government has adopted technology in the distribution of relief food to more than 50,000 vulnerable families. Governor Amason Kingi () said the technology donated by Centum Limited will, among other things, help in contacting the affected families with information on when and where to pick their food pack. Kensalt, Krystalline, Malindi Saltworks and Kurawa Salt donated assorted food stuffs. Centum also donated food enough for 3,000 families. "From the app, we send a message to the beneficiary; once we send that message, a unique code is generated.

Source: Standard Digital April 26, 2020 21:00 UTC