Nairobi Catholics deliver aid to citizens in drought areas

NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) — Catholics in Nairobi delivered a convoy of aid to the dioceses of Isiolo and Marsabit, where thousands are facing a severe drought. The convoy, carrying 80 tons of food and supplies valued at nearly $78,000, included items donated by parishes in the Archdiocese of Nairobi, following an appeal by the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops in February. The diocese also sent $16,500 in cash. Bishop Anthony Ireri Mukobo of Isiolo told Catholic News Service that the convoy was “a real Lent. It’s going to save lives.” “We are now embarking on distributing the food in parishes,” he added. “Some of the neediest areas are distant and the roads are poor.” He said more relief would be needed because the drought was expected to continue. As the convoy left March 17, Nairobi Cardinal John Njue said the bishops had decided to mobilize for food aid because the drought had hit half of the…

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