United Democratic Movement (UDM) Party leader Senator Ali Roba has urged the government to upscale disaster response in northern Kenya where thousands have been displaced by floods in the ongoing rains.
Senator Roba said the government was not doing enough because it had underestimated the amount of rains expected after President William Ruto announced that there will be no El-Nino.
Without swift intervention, the lives and livelihoods of residents in the Northern region are at great risk. Three individuals have already lost their lives in the Elwak area after being swept away by floods. Among the victims are an elderly mother and two students who recently completed their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education exams.
The ongoing rains have had a widespread impact, affecting more than 12,000 households in Mandera alone. Approximately 4,000 households have been displaced from their homes. Governor Maalim noted that livestock is perishing in large numbers, local schools have been submerged, and the rains have disrupted the provision of services in vital local institutions, including hospitals.
In response to these concerns, Wajir's Tarbaj Member of Parliament, Hussein Barre, urged the public to exercise caution regarding water usage, especially in shallow areas prone to accumulation, which may become breeding grounds for diseases and contamination.
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