The drought situation in Marsabit is getting worse and may lead to loss of life if urgent government interventions are delayed, Marsabit Governor Ukur Yatani has said. “In the unrelenting drought, hundreds of livestock have starved due to lack of pasture and water,” said the governor. He also expressed disappointment towards the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) saying the body had not responded to the situation despite them being fully aware. "The drought in Marsabit is not a new thing, and relief food is no real solution and it is very costly, but it must be done,” Ukur said. The Sub-county is the second largest after Marsabit North sub-county and lies within Chalbi desert.

Source: The Star October 27, 2016 18:12 UTC