Residents of Sagante-Jaldesa Ward in Saku Constituency, Marsabit County, have called on the national government to launch an urgent investigation following the discovery of government relief food hidden inside a residential home in Majengo estate, Marsabit town.
Led by local community leader Adan Diid, the residents strongly condemned the incident and demanded swift action against anyone found culpable. Community members expressed deep outrage that essential food supplies meant to cushion vulnerable families against hunger were allegedly diverted and hoarded by individuals with ill intentions.
Local leaders noted with concern that this is not an isolated event, as similar cases of aid diversion have been reported across the region in the past. Consequently, residents urged both county and national government leaders to thoroughly get to the bottom of the scandal to protect relief operations.
The public outcry follows a police operation last Thursday in Majengo estate, where security officers recovered sacks of suspected diverted government relief food and arrested six individuals in connection with the haul. In the wake of the arrests, residents are now stressing the need for complete transparency and strict accountability in the distribution of both government and donor aid to guarantee that assistance reaches its intended beneficiaries.
