Gachagua Asks Kenyans to Donate for Relief Food; How to Contribute

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua speaking in Baringo County on Saturday September 24, 2022.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua speaking at Baringo Deputy Governor Charles Kipng'ok's burial on Saturday, September 24, 2022.
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua urged Kenyans to contribute towards feeding starving Kenyans in drought-stricken areas. 

Speaking on Thursday, November 3, at Mkomani Showground in Mombasa, Gachagua revealed that President William Ruto will join well-wishers in a nationwide relief food distribution in early November 2022. 

“We appeal to Kenyans to give food so they can be given to those in need. Many Kenyans are suffering, and we are making this appeal to help them.

No Kenyan should die from hunger when other Kenyans have surplus food,” the DP appealed while attending the Agricultural Society of Kenya Mombasa International Show. 

Emaciated cows due to drought in Kenya
A picture of emaciated cows due to ravaging drought in Kenya
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Currently, over 4.1 million Kenyans in 23 counties in Arid and Semi-arid Lands (ASAL) are affected by the prolonged drought. 

The Red Cross recently distributed aid through various programmes, such as the livestock offtake programme to support farmers. 

While meeting the Red Cross at State House on Tuesday, November 1, where he was unveiled as the patron for the society, President Ruto promised to work with the relief body to ensure that all counties, especially in marginalized regions, get relief food.

Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and Kenya Manufacturers Association (KAM) also pledged to contribute Ksh340 million to help with the initiative. 

Thirdway Alliance party leader, Ekuru Aukot, had urged the DP Gachagua to revive the 'Kenyans for Kenya' campaign by creating a pay bill to raise funds to address the disaster.

How to Donate

Donations can be made to support humanitarian work through fund transfers via the Kenya Red Cross Society Website or by visiting a branch near you.

Kenyans can also channel cash transfers through the two major cash transfer companies PAYBILL:10000 ACCOUNT NAME: DROUGHT.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Mombasa International Show on Thursday November 2, 2022
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Mombasa International Show on Thursday, November 3, 2022.
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