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NARC Kenya Party Leader Martha Karua is calling on the government to prioritize pressing issues such as the ongoing doctor’s strike and the plight of flood victims. In a statement issued on Monday, Karua urged the government to halt all non-priority spending, including excessive executive travel and large hospitality budgets, and instead allocate resources to address these urgent needs.
“We demand that the administration suspend non-priority spending such as excessive executive travel and large hospitality budgets, to name a few, and replace it with urgent needs such as doctors, CBS, and flood victims,” Karua said.
Karua also called on the Education Ministry to reconsider the postponement of school reopening in order to ensure the safety of students, as well as to relocate those affected by the floods. She emphasized the importance of providing emergency funds to flood-affected families to assist with resettlement once the rains stop.
The NARC Kenya party leader criticized the government for failing to plan despite warning signs, and called for the replacement fee for documents lost in the floods to be waived, as well as for school fees for flood-affected children to be covered.
Karua highlighted the tragic situation in Kihara and Kijabe, stating that it could have been avoided if the government had acted sooner, especially since the floods had been ongoing for more than a week. She called for urgent action to assess the security of all dams countrywide in order to prevent further loss of lives, property, and displacement.
“We hope the directive to assess the security of all dams countrywide will be acted on with the urgency it deserves to avert further loss of lives property and displacement. It is the duty of this regime to respond swiftly to evacuate and provide adequate shelter and amenities to those affected,” Karua emphasized.
The current floods in Kenya have had a devastating impact on a large number of people and households across the country. According to reports from the Kenya Red Cross Society, over 100,000 people have been affected by the floods, with thousands of households being displaced from their homes.
The floods have caused widespread destruction, with many homes and infrastructure being damaged or destroyed. In addition, the heavy rains have led to landslides in some areas, further exacerbating the situation. The floods have also disrupted transportation and communication networks, making it difficult for aid to reach those in need.
The government and humanitarian organizations have been working tirelessly to provide assistance to Flood Victims. Emergency shelters have been set up to accommodate displaced families, and relief supplies such as food, water, and medical supplies have been distributed to those in need.
Despite these efforts, the situation remains dire for many people and households affected by the floods. Many are still in need of basic necessities such as food, clean water, and shelter. The long-term impact of the floods on the affected communities is also a cause for concern, as many will struggle to rebuild their lives and livelihoods in the aftermath of the disaster.
As the floods continue to wreak havoc across the country, it is crucial that the government and humanitarian organizations continue to provide support to those in need. The international community must also step up and offer assistance to help alleviate the suffering of the thousands of people and households affected by the floods in Kenya.
