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Originally published by Citizen DigitalFebruary 11, 2026
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‘Stop politicising drought’: Kindiki hits back at Gachagua over relief claims
Speaking on the government’s ongoing drought mitigation programme, Kindiki said critics should “find something else to politicise” and keep off relief operations, insisting the state is focused on ens.....
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed criticism from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding the government’s drought response, accusing critics of attempting to politicize humanitarian efforts. This comes after Gachagua claimed the government's funding for drought relief was inadequate and alleged misuse of resources.
- Kindiki stated the government has disbursed over Ksh. 10 billion in the past three months to assist approximately 3.3 million people across 23 counties.
- Gachagua criticized the government’s announced funding of Sh4 billion and Ksh.4.1 billion monthly expenditure, arguing it translates to only Ksh.1,200 per person, falling below the United Nations' minimum food basket benchmark of Sh2,700.
- Gachagua alleged wastage and diversion of resources, claiming relief supplies were moved for political activity and pointing to Ksh.300 million spent on helicopter use.
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