The Senate has firmly questioned the adequacy and accuracy of the Government’s response to the worsening drought situation across Kenya’s arid and semi arid lands (ASAL), directing the Cabinet Secretary to return to the House with clear and more comprehensive data.

Appearing before the Senate Plenary on Wednesday, the Cabinet Secretary for East African Community Affairs, the ASALs and Regional Development, Beatrice Askul told Senators that the Government remained committed to protecting the lives and livelihoods of Kenyans affected by prolonged drought conditions.