1.5 million rely on relief food – drought agency

The number of Kenyans affected by famine has decreased from 2.2 to less than 1.5 million because of high food production. National Drought Management Authority said it is carrying out a fresh survey to establish the exact number of Kenyans who are still permanently relying on relief food. The authority plans to shift from the Relief Food Supply programme in 20 arid districts to Food Assistance where affected families will be helped to work and sustain their lives...