This archive report was first published on 13 May 2020.
Published on May 13, 2020, the Kenya Meteorological Department has projected that the rains will continue in most parts of the country until June.
As of now, at least 237 Kenyans have lost their lives due to the raging floods, while 161,000 families have been displaced. This translates to approximately 807,000 Kenyans affected by the floods.
Devolution CS Eugene Wamalwa has warned that the situation will worsen in the coming weeks, urging people living in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas to move to safer grounds.
The government has identified areas such as Garissa, Tana River, and Mandera as being heavily affected, with Mombasa, Lake Naivasha, and Nakuru also being at risk. The Lake Victoria region is the worst affected so far, with over 44,000 people displaced in Budalangi alone.
Environment CS Keriako Tobiko has urged Kenyans to promote good climatic habits, citing the effects of climate change as a major contributor to the situation.
The government has pledged to continue providing aid to affected families, including provision of relief food and water tracking to the camps.
CS Wamalwa has also warned officials mishandling food meant for the needy that they will face the full force of the law.
