The authority will also distribute 6,000 bags of drought pellets to affected areas. By VIVIAN JEBETMore by this AuthorAt least 103,000 people are in dire need of food aid in Isiolo County owing to the persistent drought, the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) has confirmed. County NDMA Coordinator Lordman Lekalkuli said 26 percent of the population in need of food aid are children under the age of five, lactating and pregnant women. DROUGHT WORSENS“The drought condition has worsened since February last year. The authority will also distribute 6,000 bags of drought pellets to affected areas.

Source: Daily Nation February 04, 2018 09:11 UTC