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Kenyans have raised Sh542 Million to help those affected by drought. 

The National Steering Committee on Drought Response has raised Sh542 million for Kenyans facing famine. 

The Committee headed by Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa stated that the funds would be used to purchase food for distribution and also do cash transfers. 

At State House on Friday, President William Ruto commended various organisations for stepping forward to support the Government's efforts towards confronting drought in the country.  

"This is beyond patriotism; we are indebted to you," he said. 

Kenyans have raised Sh542 Million to help those affected by drought. 

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The President added that the Government would put more resources to help Kenyans in need of food aid besides investing in agriculture to boost food production.

"To deal with climate change challenges we must have comprehensive short, medium and long term plans," the Head of State Stated.  

This comes days after the Government unveiled the official paybill number for drought relief donations. 

"The National Drought Response Steering Committee has today released the PayBill and bank account details that will allow Kenyans to donate cash to assist those impacted by the ongoing drought.

"M-PESA payBill 880990 use your name as the account number or National Drought Mitigation Appeal Fund Kenya Commercial Bank, Riverside Branch, ACC. NO. 1305486137," the statement read in part.