Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has voiced his apprehension regarding the rising number of Kenyans affected by floods across the nation.
Through various social media platforms, Kindiki addressed the current rainy season in the country, sharing his thoughts on the matter.
'' The Government is deeply concerned by the loss of life and destruction of public and private property resulting from the ongoing floods. There are reports of continued risky behaviour by motorists and pedestrians, and casual treatment by members of the public of weather forecast and voluntary evacuation advisories. Further, unscrupulous persons in order to benefit from persons in distress during storms are endangering the public by constructing and operating rudimentary canoes or boats,and transporting stranded passengers for the money'' Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki.
Simultaneously, reports have emerged indicating that over 40 individuals have lost their lives in Naivasha.
Multiple sources have verified that the fatalities occurred following the bursting of Kijabe Dam, resulting in the tragic loss of 17 children.