Garissa Governor Nathif Jama yesterday urged the national government to redouble its effort to fight the drought. Elsewhere, the Kenya Meat Commission yesterday slaughtered 25 cows that were too weak to be transported to its holding grounds in Kibarani (Mombasa), the ranches in Mackinon (Voi) and its factory in Athi River. It had received 100 cows for slaughter under the off-take programme, which is meant to cushion livestock owners from loss by buying their animals. KMC finance manager Davis Cheruiyot said the commission has received Sh170 million for the first phase of the programme. The meat from the slaughtered cows will be distributed to hunger-stricken residents in Garissa town and its environs.

Source: The Star January 26, 2017 23:30 UTC