Nanok slammed by Kenyans for holding meeting to receives updates of situation after denying drought crisis

Turkana governor Josephat Nanok has announced that together with commissioner Wambua Muthama they have co-chaired a meeting with Sub-County and Ward Admins; Deputy County and Area Commissioners to review relief responses and receive updates of the situation on ground as we continue to coordinate drought interventions in the county

Previously the government has refuted claims that several people have lost their lives following the current drought situation.

The National Disaster Management Authority CEO James Oduor on Monday said the media had amplified the reports and sending wrong information to the public.

He said deaths had been reported in Baringo, Tiatty and Turkana areas and experts from water and health deployed.

β€œYes, deaths were there but they cannot be linked directly to drought. This can be as a result of sickness and other issues,” he said.

It had been reported that about 20 people have lost their lives.

Kenyans have reminded Nanok in anger of their denial over the drought situation.

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