Devolution Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri, who is in charge of food distribution, asked Mr Odinga to table proof of people who have died of hunger before he asks the President to apologise. Drought is a national phenomenon and it is only fair if we come together and assist but not condemn,” said Mr Kiunjuri. The Devolution CS at the same time asked Mr Odinga to consult the 23 governors elected on a Cord ticket and establish whether, indeed, there is any Kenyan from their county who has died of hunger. Even before the President declared drought a national disaster, said Mr Kiunjuri, Kenyans had started contributing to their fellow colleagues faced with hunger but no opposition leader has chipped in. “If Mr Odinga is sincere he wants to lead this country, then he should show by example.

Source: Daily Nation February 12, 2017 10:07 UTC