The timing of the drought that has hit several parts of Kenya is both impeccable and curious. It has occurred a few months shy of next year's general election and bears an uncanny resemblance to the food emergency that hit Kenya in 1984-1985. In other words, it would not be far-fetched to postulate that a jittery leadership is pivotal in disaster management. The food crisis was the worst to hit Kenya in the 20th century. The identification of such households was carried out by the provincial administration, which relied on relief committees and local chiefs.

Source: Standard Digital October 27, 2016 07:12 UTC