Livestock Principal SecretaryJonathan Mueke has outlined measures the government is putting in place to combat drought currently affecting various parts of the country. “In terms of budget, we are expecting for the next three or five months to spend about Sh6 billion or so on different drought interventions,” the PS said. Mueke mentioned cash transfers, emergency hay to farmers, livestock insurance and off-take programmes as part of the viable strategies for mitigating the drought. Additionally, he encouraged livestock farmers to sell their animals in order to receive high prices this season. The intensity of the drought diminished livestock production in the county, a vital source of livelihood for the Mandera community.

Source: The Star February 04, 2026 19:26 UTC