Isiolo County Government launches relief effort for 12,000 households affected by El Nino rains
The County Government of Isiolo has launched a relief food consignment to aid approximately 12,000 households affected by the El Nino rains. Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim, accompanied by Deputy Governor James Lowasa, Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba, and MCAs, flagged off the consignment designed for the 10 worst-hit wards.
The County Government of Isiolo has launched a relief food consignment to aid approximately 12,000 households affected by the El Nino rains. Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim, accompanied by Deputy Governor James Lowasa, Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba, and MCAs, flagged off the consignment designed for the 10 worst-hit wards. Governor Ibrahim emphasised the use of data from the Kenya Red Cross Society to target areas affected by floods.
The County administration plans to collaborate with the National government and Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to airlift food and non-food items to Erasaboru and Bassa Cherab wards, which were cut off from Isiolo town due to heavy rains. Each household is set to receive 6kg of maize flour, 6kg of rice, and cooking oil, along with additional items such as corned beef, mosquito nets, tents, mattresses, kitchen sets, sleeping mats, and blankets.
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Governor Ibrahim urged residents living along waterways and lower ground to move to safer areas. He assured that the County government, in partnership with the World Bank, will address Isiolo's drainage system to mitigate flooding challenges. The governor emphasized the need for a comprehensive plan to develop an effective drainage system for the town.
Climate change-related hazards, including flash floods, have significantly impacted households across various wards, displacing families who have integrated into society. Identified as among the worst-hit areas are Bassa, Erasaboru, Ngaremara, Merti, Boji, Kinna, Safi Estate, Bulapesa, Gafarsa, Tractor, Shambani, and Mabatini.
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