Governor Bii Distributes Food to Over 2,000 House Holds
Close to 2000 households from Kerio and Nadoto areas in Turkana County received food donations .
Governor Jonathan Chelilim Bii together with governor Turkana County Hon Jeremiah Lomorukai Napotikan led a food distribution program dubbed Save a Life Initiative .
“The facial expression of our brothers and sisters in Turkana as they received assorted foodstuffs comprising of maize flour, Beans, Sugar, Rice, Cooking oil, salt among other items said it all.It is important to note that the region has not had successful rains for five seasons due to the ongoing effects of climate change and as County we shall always continue to make a difference by stepping in to assist those in need,” said the Uasin Gishu Governor.
The program that brought together members from the Uasin Gishu Business Community, farmers, Kenya Red Cross, professionals, and even churches raised close to 65 tonnes of foodstuff from flour, rice, vegetable oil, and in-kind donations.
“As the patron of Save A Life initiative wish thank all the well wishers as well as the Red Cross society for heeding to the clarion call to support the vulnerable in the North Rift,” he added.
Thanking the various persons for their efforts in supporting the well-wishers for their good deeds and generosity, Turkana County Governor urged them not to get tired while doing well.
“They have visited and brought us great things and foodstuffs after the drought experience we have had for some time. We thank Uasin Gishu County and their people for being the first people to support us and they say they will continue aiding us and we are very thankful for their good gesture,” remarked Jeremiah.
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