Drought situation worsening in Narok

Drought situation worsening in Narok

The Narok County Drought Steering Committee has raised concerns over the drought situation that is worsening in the area.

The committee that was chaired by Governor Patrick Ntutu and Co- Chaired by Commissioner Isaac Masinde observed that over 115, 000 people were affected by the ongoing drought and the situation is expected to worsen in the month of October, November and December.

Governor Ntutu said the National and County governments are working around the clock to mitigate the effects of drought that is estimated to affect over 173, 000 people before the end of the year.

He raised concern over an influx of livestock from neighbouring county Kajiado and neigbouring country Tanzania that had affected the pasture in Mosiro ward and Siana ward respectively.

The governor revealed that the county has started supplying water through water boozers to the vulnerable locations and schools in a bid to mitigate the effects of drought.

At the same time, the county chief decried increased food prices and reduced livestock prices calling on the residents to accept to sell their livestock early enough when the prices are high instead of losing their animals to drought.

Commissioner Masinde said about 130 primary schools in the county were affected by drought and plans are underway to revive the school feeding programmes in the schools.

He underscored the need for all non-Governmental organizations, Community based organizations and other well wishers who wish to distribute relief food to the affected families to do so through the committee only.