Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has confirmed that forty-six people have died so far across the country due to the ongoing heavy rains that has caused floods and displacement.
Speaking in Garissa during the National tree-growing exercise, the CS has called for caution and adherence to directives issued by security officers on areas prone to flooding and landslides to avert accidents during this El Nino period.
“We have lost 46 people because of drowning and floods and we don’t any single Kenyan to lose their lives. Please comply with directive by security officers and if you don’t comply we will force you to comply,” he said.
Further, he assured Kenyans that the government has collaborated with key stakeholders, including county government and non-governmental organizations.
“I want to assure you that no Kenya will die because of displacement and floods. We will make sure that Kenyans will receive assistance wherever they are,” Kindiki said.
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Heavy rains and flooding ravaged parts of the country, sweeping away homes and livestock and destroying roads and electric transmission lines.
In Northern Kenya, where communities have long displayed resilience in the face of water scarcity and hunger during droughts, residents now grapple with the challenges posed by rising floodwaters.
This crisis serves as a stark reminder of the current volatile state of our climate and the pressing need for adaptive and sustainable solutions.
One of the hardest-hit areas is Elwak in Mandera, where homes lie submerged and lives are disrupted.
The Kenya Red Cross says it has mobilized its teams on the ground in response to this unfolding humanitarian crisis.
They are tirelessly working to meet the immediate needs of the affected population, including providing shelter, essential non-food items, and vital water, sanitation, and hygiene services.
