Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that the government has set aside Ksh.300 million to help victims of the Mai Mahiu floods find new accommodation.
Speaking during a burial ceremony near the site of the catastrophe that killed 61 people, the second in command said the government had already set aside property to relocate displaced families.
The Department of Housing has been charged with preparing to build new homes for the 185 people affected by the floods.
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"The president has already promised to allocate land to settle the families...we have agreed with the Housing PS that his department will give Ksh.300 million to start building the houses in that land," Gachagua stated.
“On top of that, Safaricom will chip in and other private firms to try and assist in settling the victims.”
Gachagua said that more than Ksh.7 million had also been allocated to cater for the victims' burials, adding that each family will receive between Ksh.150,000 and Ksh.200,000.
The DP explained that more than Ksh.7 million had been earmarked for the victims' graves, with each family receiving between Ksh.150,000 and Ksh.200,000.
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"As the government, we have mobilized resources and given more than Ksh.7 million to help the families bury their loved ones. Every family around here will get Ksh.150,000 and those from far Ksh.200,000,” he said.
Gachagua also commended local leaders for working with the government to ensure the victims' well-being.
"It is a difficult situation but we are now debating with the county government to see how we will help the victims to rebuild afresh. We are going to walk with you on this journey."
