This archive report was first published on 5 December 2019.
Published on December 5, 2019, the government of Kenya has initiated a relief effort to support families affected by the recent floods in Isiolo County.
More than 500 families in Iresaboru, one of the areas most severely impacted by the floods, received a total of 5,500 kilogrammes of food supplies, including rice, beans, and cooking oil, on Thursday.
The floods, caused by heavy downpours that have led to River Ewaso Nyiro breaking its banks, have displaced numerous families and left roads impassable, including those connecting Iresaboru to Kombola, Modogashe, and Sericho.
Garbatulla Deputy County Commissioner Victor Kamonde stated that the residents also received mosquito nets and aqua tabs for water treatment to prevent the spread of diseases.
Mr. Ali Hassan, an affected resident who received the relief food, expressed gratitude to the government for responding promptly to their humanitarian plea.
"We are happy that the government has listened to our cries," said Mr. Hassan.
Mr. Kamonde further appealed to the county government to equip local dispensaries with anti-malaria drugs and other medicines to address expected cases of waterborne diseases.
He also urged residents living along River Ewaso Nyiro to relocate to higher and safer grounds to prevent further loss and damage to property.
Isiolo County Director of Meteorological Services John Nguyo has warned of continued flooding and requested the county government to assist in relocating families living near the river and its tributaries.
