Government delivers humanitarian support to flood-displaced people in Garissa

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has assured Garissa County residents that the Government is working on long-term interventions to the perennial floods in the region.

 

The Deputy President said it is not right to respond annually to the challenge without developing a long-term mitigation strategy. 

 

Speaking on Thursday at Hyuga Primary School in Garissa Town, where he visited and comforted hundreds of residents displaced by floods in the County, Mr Gachagua said he will meet with all the leaders from the region to work on short-term as well as long-term intervening measures. 

 

"We will hold a meeting with leaders from the county to work on how to assist those affected and agree on the long-term interventions to these challenges so we don't come here every year for the same problems as today's," said the DP. 

 

 

Mr Gachagua said it is unfortunate lives have been lost this year, calling on the residents to be cautious and move to safer grounds. 

 

"It is sad that we have lost lives because of the floods. We will support those who have been affected. We have brought adequate foodstuff and other necessary items for them," he said. 

 

The Deputy President also said they will work with the local authorities in assessing the damage caused in a bid to help those affected to recover quickly. 

 

The DP also thanked the security personnel in the region for maintaining peace and order, urging them not to relent. 

 

The Deputy President was accompanied by Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, ASALs and Regional Development Principal Secretary Harsama Kello, Garissa Governor Nathif Jama, Senators Abdul Haji (Garissa), Wahome Wamatinga (Nyeri), Garissa Deputy Governor Abdi Dakane, MPs Dekow Barrow (Garissa Township), Yakub Adow Kuno (Bura), Abdi Ali Abdi (Ijara), Abdullahi Hussein (Lagdera), Salah Yakub (Fafi), Abdi Shurie (Mbalambala), Garissa Township Ward MCA Hussein Khalid among others.

 

Governor Jama thanked the Deputy President for taking time to comfort the affected residents saying they are ready to work with the Government to avert more damage.

 

"This is the third time you have visited us as DeputyPresident. You are a true friend of the people of Garissa and Northern Kenya. We appreciate your support. We will work closely to help the people and to develop long-lasting solutions to the challenge, " said Governor Nathif Jama.