Govt to transfer Sh450 million to 119,178 households affected by El Nino floods
The government has allocated Sh451,699,200 for cash transfers to 119,178 impoverished and vulnerable households in the eight arid counties severely affected by El Niño rains.
The government has allocated Sh451,699,200 for cash transfers to 119,178 impoverished and vulnerable households in the eight arid counties severely affected by El Niño rains. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made the announcement during the launch in Garissa, stating that the funds would be disbursed under the Hunger Safety Net Programme, implemented by the National Drought Management Authority.
Gachagua revealed that at least 7,199 households in Garissa County would receive Sh58,311,900 as regular monthly transfers for October, November, and December. He emphasised the government's commitment to the social protection of the vulnerable, noting that approximately Sh1.7 billion had been disbursed in cash transfers since July in the eight counties covered by the NDMA.
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Accompanying Deputy President Gachagua were Roads and Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen, CS for EAC Asal and Regional Development Peninah Malonza, along with several members of parliament. Gachagua expressed profound gratitude to the partners for their timely support during this challenging period, acknowledging their crucial intervention with valuable resources.
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