Gov't orders all sub-counties to set up emergency response centres as heavy rains persist

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said the Ministry, through the State Department for Special Programmes, is coordinating disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts during the o.....

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The Kenyan government has ordered all sub-counties to establish emergency response centers and public information desks as persistent heavy rains continue to cause widespread flooding and disruption.

The directive aims to enhance disaster preparedness and coordinate immediate assistance to affected communities.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku issued the directive, emphasizing the need for rapid response stations in every division.
Several counties across the country, including Nairobi City County, have been significantly impacted, with risks of flooded roads, swollen rivers, and transport disruptions.

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