More than 700 floods victims who suffered loss occasioned by floods in Kibera Sub-County in Nairobi yesterday received assorted food assistance from the Government.
East African Community, ASALs and Regional Development Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza witnessed the exercise in which 150 bags of rice, 100 bags of beans and 20bags of soya unga were distributed to flood victims.
Speaking during the event at the Kibera Deputy County Commissioner’s office, Ms. Malonza noted that the Government was committed to supporting victims of the widespread floods in the country where many Kenyans had suffered massive loss.
“We know that you lost personal property including clothes, houses, kitchenware, and other valuables worth millions of shillings. We also recognize that beyond food, you’ve a lot of problems that need to be addressed but today we are issuing you with food assistance,” CS Malonza said.
“The sudden floods that rocked our villages swept away all our property including clothes, food and even destroyed our residences. I am happy that the government has heard our cry for help” said Faith Awuor, a victim of the floods.
“Huge water storms suddenly rocked our villages leaving us wondering where they had come from. It is believed they came from Ngong Hills area leaving us devastated and we thank the Government for the quick response to our woes,” said Mr. Sylvester Opondo, 72.
Areas that were affected in the sprawling Kibera slums included Gatwekira, Kiandaa, Makina, Kiang’ombe among others.
During the exercise, each villager received 20kilos of beans, 15kilos of rice and 4Kilos of soya unga.