| Updated Fri, January 27th 2017 at 00:17 GMT +3Over 6,000 bags of maize will be distributed to famine-stricken families in West Pokot. He said the county had invested a lot of funds in the agricultural sector to help residents produce their own food and avoid dependence on relief food. "Buying relief food is a short-term measure. The generators will help farmers produce food that will be used at household level and the surplus sold," he said. Senator John Lonyangapuo called for more relief food.

Source: Standard Digital January 26, 2017 21:18 UTC