The World Food Programme (WFP) has committed Kshs. 7 billion as relief assistance to at least 940,300 people facing famine in 10 counties
WFP Country Director Lauren Landis speaking when she met Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Harambee House Annex Wednesday said food and cash will be distributed under the Lisha Jamii Phase II programme between April and September, 2023.
“The second phase is (worth) Ksh 7 billion and we hope to make it Ksh 10 billion. This is substantial, but we still need more,” shesaid.
In WFP Phase I, at least 89,000 households benefited from relief support.
The second phase brings in 157,500 households.
Beneficiaries are identified through the National Government Administrative Authorities and County Governments.
Under Phase II, food assortments and cash will be distributed to families in the identified counties.
Each household will receive Ksh. 11,200 cash in Isiolo, Kitui, Baringo and Tana River counties per month.
An assortment of food of 64kg per household will be distributed in Turkana, Samburu and Marsabit per month.
On the other hand, residents of Wajir, Garissa and Mandera affected by famine will receive Ksh. 5,600 and 34.5 kg of food per month.
Landis said the ongoing nutrition programme for children and lactating mothers will continue.
