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October 13, 2025
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Kisumu, UNDP Partner to Transform Disaster Management Through Drone Technology
The drone technology will also enable high-resolution mapping of critical infrastructure and vulnerable settlements, supporting risk-informed urban planning and sustainable development strategies. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The County Government of Kisumu has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to launch a drone-based risk mapping initiative, aimed at transforming disaster management in the county. This project will equip the county with advanced tools for real-time risk analysis and disaster response, particularly for hazards like floods and heatwaves.
- The initiative, funded by the governments of Denmark and South Korea, runs until March 2026.
- Five technical officers from the county government have received professional training and Remote Pilot Licences (RPLs).
- The drone technology will enable high-resolution mapping of critical infrastructure and vulnerable settlements, supporting risk-informed urban planning and sustainable development.
- Salmon Orimba, County Executive Committee Member for Disaster Risk Management, stated this integration marks a turning point for Kisumu, providing real-time visibility of risk-prone areas.
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