Agriculture CS Hon. Mithika Linturi has led the distribution of Food in Mbeere South, Embu County which he termed as a short term solution.
To curb the effects of climate change he said, the government is planning conserving the environment through afforestation as a longterm solution.
He added that the government is also working on sinking boreholes, to reduce overreliance on rain fed agriculture.
He was joined by PS Livestock Harry Kimtai, Embu Deputy Governor Dr. Kinyua Mugo, Embu Women Rep Hon Njoki Njeru, area MCAs and other leaders.