Use your money control flood crisis, Gachagua tells counties

NAIROBI, KENYA, NOV 22 – Deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua has appealed to the county governments to inject money for the intervention of the floods crisis in the country.

While addressing the ambassadors and other development partners today during the launch of the development partnership forum at his official Karen residence, the deputy President has denied the claims that the county governments have been waiting for funds from the National Government, to curb the floods crisis.

“I’m appealing to the county governments also to consider channeling funds for this intervention. However there has been misconception that some county governments are waiting for the National government to give them money for this intervention. That’s not the case,” said the deputy president during his address.

He has clarified that the national government and the development partners will provide funds through the county coordination teams further urging the county governments to do the same.

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The Deputy President has further stressed that the county governments should use their funds within their financial provision and to reallocate money within their budget.

The deputy president has appreciated counties which have set aside money to help victims that have been affected by the floods. These counties include: Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Kwale and Busia.

“I want to thank many counties, in the county government of Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Kwale and Busia, where the county government have set aside funds to compliment what the national government and the development partners are doing,” said the deputy president.

This comes as the number of deaths due to floods continues to rise and well as displacement which has now surpassed 100,000 mark. According to Kenya Red Cross 71 people have died during floods with more than 150,000 people displaced from their homes.