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Gov’t dispatches relief food to victims of floods

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Devolution Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa urged all affected counties to ensure residents move to higher ground to avert further loss of life.

The government has Wednesday dispatched 40,000 bags of maize and other items to to families affected by floods in the country.

According to Devolution Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa, 116 lives have been lost and over 1000 homes destroyed in 29 counties that have been affected by floods.

The CS emphasised on the need to follow guidelines laid out by the government while distributing food and other items to the victims.

We have put measures in place to support families affected by floods. Even as we give food donations we must adhere to Covid-19 guidelines to ensure we do not expose the victims. Counties response teams must follow protocols,´ said CS Wamalwa.

CS Wamalwa noted that all the 47 counties have set up an emergency unit to respond to the calamity.

He urged all affected counties to ensure residents move to higher ground to avert further loss of life.

The CS also said the government has disbursed 4 billion shillings to counties to build capacity in regards to coronavirus.

He said his ministry is also releasing face masks and sanitizers to families, in addition to the food donations to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

This comes hours after Kenya Meteorological Department warned of massive floods at Nzoia River Basin and Rwambwa bridge in Budalangi following the ongoing heavy rains in the Country.

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