The government on THursday announced that only one person has died from the ongoing drought in some counties.

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According to government spokesperson Eric KIraithe, reports indicating that seven people have died so far are false.

“We have only one confirmed death in Kilifi, and it is unfortunate. The government is committed to making sure that no one (else) dies from this drought,” said government spokesman Eric Kiraithe during his weekly press briefings.

In his briefing, Kiraithe further cautioned government officials who will caught diverting the relief released by the central government.