Erratic rains leave Kenya in panic as maize shortage looms from April

“Specifically, FAO is appealing for funds to assist vulnerable pastoralist communities and small-scale farmers by supporting the Government of Kenya in the co-ordination of humanitarian food security interventions, grassroots priority setting, preparedness and response planning. Funds provided would facilitate the restoration of livestock assets of drought-affected communities through disease surveillance and control, fodder production, training and restocking activities.” FAO regional representative Castro Camarada said.

According to Dr Camarada, the proposed activities will also prepare beneficiaries to take advantage of the expected upcoming rains through interventions.