The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) announced a Ksh294,494,400 disbursement under the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP), providing Ksh2,700 each to 109,072 households in eight arid Kenyan counties. This initiative aims to cushion vulnerable families from drought and poverty.

• Eight counties, including Garissa, Isiolo, Mandera, and Turkana, will benefit from the cash transfer.
• Mandera will receive the highest allocation of Ksh59.6 million for 22,102 households.
• The HSNP is part of the Kenya Social and Economic Inclusion Project (KSEIP), under the government’s broader Inua Jamii social protection programme.
• President William Ruto also announced significant infrastructure and development projects for arid regions, including Ksh2.3 billion for rural electrification.