Nairobi Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Temple has donated 3 million in food and non-food items to residents affected by floods and mudslides in Narok South.
Narok County Governor Patrick Ntutu flagged off the consignment for the residents of Narok South and the neighboring Maasai Mau Forest, who were hit by mudslides.
Under the leadership of Nunu Shangani, Arun Rabadia, and Prakash Pindoria, the temple mission was a testament to the power of unity.
Together, they donated 210 mattresses, 210 blankets, 2 and a half sacks of Crocs slippers, 200 bags of Unga of five kg each, 360 pieces of UHC milk, and assorted children’s food and juices.
“We are here to bring hope and happiness to the families affected by the heavy rains amid the disaster menace,” said Rabadia.
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Narok South Deputy County Commissioner Felix Kisalu revealed that since the heavy rains began, some 11 people have died, and over 2000 have been displaced by floods in Narok South Sub County.
For his part, the County Executive Member in Charge of Administration, Coordination of Decentralised Services, and Disaster Management, Josephine Ngeno, said 1612 households have been displaced in the upper Ololulunga and Melelo areas bordering the Maasai Mau Forest and are sheltering in nearby schools and churches.
Further, Ngeno said other affected areas are Talek (300 households), Mosiro Irrigation Scheme (158 households), Oldonyo Orasha, Esupetai and its environs (324 households), Narok Town, and Mukuru (63 households), adding to a total of 2,457 people displaced.
