Mwingi elderly persons receive food donations

Several elderly persons from Nguni ward in Mwingi Central, Kitui have benefited from food donations exercise in the area.

The Sh700,000 initiative is funded by Elias Kakundi, a resident living in the UK.

Ambrose Safari, a social community worker, said the ward is badly hit by drought.

Safari said residents who have not had any harvests for the last three years have not benefitted from any relief food.

“We urge the President to handle drought in Mwingi, Kitui with a lot of seriousness as people are on the verge of dying if the situation persists,” he said.

“A considerate government stops all developmental projects to address drought.”

He said the exercise will not cover a third of those affected.

Safari, therefore, called on the government and well-wishers to extend a helping hand.

Resident Benedetta Kaveke lauded the exercise, saying the food at least last them a maximum of two days, asking for more donations from the government.

Another resident Robert Nzuku said hunger has badly hit the entire ward, and they are afraid that the elderly and young children might die.

“We are just surviving on drinking water which has since become scarce. I call on the government to intervene,” he said.

Regina Mwanza also a resident said following hiked food prices, many people are sleeping hungry and children have been badly affected.

“We haven't harvested farm produce for a very long time and most of us cannot afford the basic commodity,” she said.

Edited by Kiilu Damaris