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Thousands in 10 districts stare hunger in the face
Calves left at Lokui village in Turkana South District, on Sunday after cows were stolen by raiders from a neighbouring community last Wednesday. The raiders killed 44 people, and injured 15 others who were pursuing them at Napeitom during the attack in an area whose problems have been compounded by an onset of famine. Photo/ JARED NYATAYA
Posted Monday, August 4 2008 at 19:34
In Summary
- Baringo East, Samburu and at least eight other neighbouring districts' residents have no food.
- At least four people said to have died of hunger related complications at Chemagit Location, Mondi Division.
- Government maintains that no one has died of hunger in the country and that food assessment report is due to be released next week.
- Baringo, East Pokot districts have experienced one of the worst droughts this year with people now eating wild fruits boiled for 12 hours.
Long term solutions include harvesting rain water by constructing dams, according to Mr Mwangi.
Mr Gullet said the political internal refugees had overshadowed the needs of the hunger stricken families. “The problem will not go away because it is both a political and economic problem . We need to address and ensure equity of national resources.” said Mr Gullet.
The problem is compounded by disease which has killed thousands of goats since last year, said Mr Kamama.
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