The British High Commission in Nairobi has pledged an emergency funding of more than KES 140 million to bolster flood relief efforts in Kenya.
The High Commission disclosed that the funds will be channelled through the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to provide urgent humanitarian aid.
Expressing deep concern for the plight of those affected by the recent spate of extreme weather and flooding, British High Commissioner Neil Wigan emphasized the UK’s unwavering commitment to assisting Kenya during this crisis.
The emergency funds are earmarked to benefit approximately 6,900 households in the hardest-hit regions, providing essential cash assistance. Additionally, UNICEF will utilize the funds to deliver critical health, nutrition, and sanitation services to those in need.
This comprehensive support package includes initiatives such as the provision of safe drinking water, temporary sanitation facilities, and hygiene kits for families displaced by the floods.
As the death toll from the floods continues to climb, reaching 228 as of Sunday, government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura provided an update on the dire situation. In addition to the loss of lives, Mwaura reported that 164 individuals have sustained injuries, with 72 others still missing.
The widespread flooding has displaced approximately 212,630 people from over 42,000 households, affecting a total of 223,198 individuals across the country. Homa Bay, Kajiado, Nakuru, Mandera, and Nairobi counties have been identified as the worst affected by the relentless heavy rains.
