Former CJ Mutunga adds list of crime to the poor by government in drought crisis

Former chief Justice Willy Mutunga has declared that Kenyans will soon enough know that their government does not stand with them after pinning out their unfair actions towards the poor.

Mutunga was responding to a tweet from user Patrick Gathara who had asked Kenyans to demand accountability when donating to the Red Cross

Dear Kenyans,
If you choose to stand with Kenyans, demand accountability along with your donation. Your fellow citizens are not being starved by the drought but by the negligence, malfeasance and incompetence of GoK. https://t.co/HIuFKxRaiu

— gathara (@gathara) March 24, 2019

You should add theft, wastage, and elite hatred and inhumanity towards the poor. Kenyans will know soon enough that their government does not “stand with” them.

— Dr Willy M Mutunga, Chief Justice, Kenya (2011-16) (@WMutunga) March 24, 2019

The government refuted claims that several people have lost their lives following the current drought situation.

The National Disaster Management Authority CEO James Oduor said the media had amplified the reports and sending wrong information to the public.

Yes, deaths were there but they cannot be linked directly to drought. This can be as a result of sickness and other issues,” he said.

It had been reported that about 20 people have lost their lives.

Turkana, Baringo, Moyale, Marsabit, Makueni and Tana River counties are among the worst hit areas.

But Deputy President William Ruto said Kenya is better placed to handle the situation compared to previous years.

Ruto also refuted claims that several people have lost lives following the drought.