At least 300 families in Kibish subcounty Turkana, have benefited from the Kenya Livestock Insurance Programme. The objective of the programme is to protect livestock against the risks associated with drought effects, through satellite-based index insurance. “The total payout for Turkana county from 2016-2019 was Sh112,981,528.95 and benefited 2,502 countywide,” Aemun said. He said the targeted beneficiaries are drawn from Turkana East, Kibish and Turkana South subcounties. Aemun said to broaden the programme and accommodate more people will involve development of a County Livestock and Insurance bill, that is centered on disaster risk management.

Source: The Star July 23, 2021 11:54 UTC