By Daniel Kituku
The National government in collaboration with Makueni County Government are distributing relief food to 1,853 hunger stricken families.
The food comprising of pulses , Cereals and vegetable oil will benefit Kiima kiu, Kasikeu, Mukaa and Kee wards of Makueni County.
Speaking in Kilome after flagging off the food distribution, Permanent Secretary for Devolution Ms Terry Mbaika said the food will cushion families from who are more vulnerable.
Mbaika added that the government is in a process of ensuring permanent solutions to hunger in the region .
She said the government will rehabilitate several boreholes and disilt dams to benefit more residents.
Makueni Executive Member Japheth Mang'oka and Devolution and Chief officer Irene Makau expressed interest in collaborating with like minded partners to feed Makueni residents.