Six counties are set to benefit from a new programme that will combat malnutrition through cash and health education in mitigating the rampant problem in the hardship regions.

Stakeholders from the six counties witnessed the launch of the Nutrition Improvement through Cash and Health Education (NICHE) programme, which is aimed at combating malnutrition.

The event took place in Isiolo County and will be rolled out in Kilifi, Kitui, Marsabit, Turkana and West Pokot counties, where pregnant women and children under the age of three years are targeted by the initiative.

Isiolo Deputy Governor Dr.