Nguni MCA Jeremiah Mutua has pleaded with the national and county governments to expedite relief food distribution in the area, especially in schools.
He said schools have reopened for the third term amid the ravaging drought and it would be difficult for learners to concentrate in class.
"I plead with the national, the county government and any NGO to intervene and salvage the situation. Most children have nothing to eat at home, but if they are sure that they will eat in school, it will be a relief to the parents," Mutua said
He said a rise in cases of school dropouts and poor performance might be witnessed if the drought persists without any intervention.
Mutua said two people died after allegedly eating poisonous cassava three weeks ago due to hunger.
He said the head of the family bought cassava from the market for her children and after they ate, they developed stomach complications and succumbed on their way to the hospital.
Mutua said one was a schoolgoing child and the other was a middle-aged woman.
"The extent to which hunger has deepened its roots is worrying," he said.
He said the area MP has donated foodstuff to the family.
"As we wait for the rains, the government should step in and help residents," Mutua said.
Edited by A.N
