- In Nairobi alone, at least 20,968 households have been displaced, with 147,061 people affected and requiring humanitarian support.
President William Ruto has promised that every household displaced by floods in Nairobi will be paid 10,000 shillings to find alternative accommodation.
Speaking in Mathare, Nairobi County, President Ruto emphasised that the money ensures every Kenyan has a place to call home.
“Every household of the 40000 households that have been displaced in Nairobi country, every household is going to be paid sh.10, 000 so that they can find alternative accommodation as we plan for their future as a government, so that every Kenyan has a home and a place to call home,” he said.
According to the government, Nairobi is one of the regions worst affected by the ongoing floods.
Other counties affected by the ongoing floods include Kajiado, Machakos, Kiambu, Muranga, Nyeri, Garissa, Mandera, and Homabay Counties.
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In Nairobi alone, at least 20,968 households have been displaced, with 147,061 people affected and requiring humanitarian support.
Heavy rainfall has been affecting Kenya since the beginning of March 2024, causing floods, rivers to overflow, and landslides.
The Ministry of Interior, in a proactive move on May 2, 2024, called for immediate action to ensure the safety of residents who are at a risk posed by overflowing dams and water reservoirs in multiple counties nationwide.
One hundred seventy-eight dams and water reservoirs on public and private land in 33 counties have either filled up or are on the verge of reaching capacity. The high water levels have raised concerns about potential spillage, jeopardising the lives of those living nearby.
