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New initiative aims to boost food security in Kajiado

By Peterson Githaiga | 1yr ago

Irrigation Secretary Vincent Kabuti samples water during the commissioning of the Micro Irrigation project in Kajiado. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]

A new initiative seeking to address food insecurity in Kajiado County has been launched following a severe drought that devastated the region.

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