Former National Assembly Deputy Speaker Farah Maalim has finally broken silence on the drought, hunger and starvation biting some counties in the country.
Maalim argues that governor's in counties hit with starvation are to blame for the situation.
According to the former Lagdera MP, counties have funds that they should use to cushion citizens from hunger and starvation.
On Thursday, Maalim took to his official Twitter account saying, "If Turkana people die of the effects of drought the blame largely falls on Turkana County Government. Nanok needs Kshs 2 Billion to save people and livestock in any drought situation."
Maalim in his tweet added, "The County (Turkana) receives Kshs 12 Billion from Treasury every year. All arid areas can save their people and animals."
According to the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) 13 counties are facing hunger and starvation as a result of prolonged drought.
The counties include Baringo, Turkana, Kilifi, Makueni, Kitui, Tana River, Isiolo, Mandera, Garissa, Wajir, Lamu and Elgeyo Marakwet.
As drought in some parts of the country continues to bite, the national government has refuted claims that some people have starved to death in Turkana and Baringo.
Deputy President William Ruto while flagging of relief food in Mandera on Saturday last week said that no Kenyan will die of starvation.
Ruto said the government has taken appropriate measures to respond to the drought and starvation situation.
A section of politicians among them Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has made food stuff donations to Turkana and Baringo residents who are facing starvation.