Lamu Governor Issa A. Timamy among other Governors from drought stricken counties met the Deputy President H.E Rigathi Gachagua to discuss immediate and long term interventions to curb the effects of drought.

It was resolved that Kenya Meat Commision will work with county governments to implement the livestock off-take directly from farmers. County governments will also be required to set aside 2% of their budgets to support drought response.

Also in attendance was Council of Governors Chair Ann Waiguru and ASAL County Governors.

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