The raging floods across the country have seen over 200 people lose their lives with thousands losing millions of worth of properties.
in Migori County at least 10 deaths have been reported resulting from drowning. Additionally, approximately 840 individuals, 70 households, 10 schools, 6 dispensaries, and 10 roads across Migori County have been affected by the prolonged heavy storms that have caused massive flooding
In an earnest effort to alleviate the suffering of flood-stricken residents in Nyatike Sub County, Migori County, County Commissioner Mr David Gitonga took charge of relief support distribution to the victims yesterday.
“As the government rallies resources and support, the focus remains on providing immediate relief while implementing sustainable solutions to safeguard communities against future calamities,” affirmed the commissioner.
He said that a total of 360 bags of beans and 240 bags of rice relief supplies have already been disbursed in Nyatike South, with additional support provided to women in the form of 20 cartons of sanitary towels and various kits of medical supplies.
While addressing myriad concerns on the health of the residents, the Commissioner said the government’s collaborative efforts with the Ministry of Water and Sanitation, the National Environment Authority, and other stakeholders will identify safe riparian areas for relocation of the affected population in a bid to mitigate the adverse impacts of flooding within the region.
This is in addition to plans which are underway to erect and repair dykes along the Kuja River, with the Irrigation Authority exploring opportunities to expand irrigable land by 19,000 hectares to make the region food sufficient, he added
The Administrator also disclosed plans for a dam at Gogo Falls, capable of storing 300 million cubic meters of water.
This resource, Mr. Gitonga said, will serve multiple purposes, including domestic use, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation to be added to the national grid.
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