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- Mathare MP Anthony Oluoch and Political Affairs Secretary Fred Okang’o urged President William Ruto to declare the ongoing flood crisis in Kenya a national disaster and criticized the lack of coordinated disaster management efforts from the government.
- The heavy rainfall in the country has caused significant disruptions, including a rising death toll of 93, transport paralysis on major roads, and the postponement of school openings.
Mathare Member of Parliament (MP) Anthony Oluoch called on President William Ruto to address the ongoing flood crisis in the country by declaring it a national disaster.
Oluoch, speaking during a panel discussion on Citizen TV’s Daybreak, emphasized the need for the government to take immediate and decisive action to mitigate the impact of the floods.
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Oluoch suggested that President Ruto should have promptly addressed the nation to provide updates on the situation, including the number of lives lost and the measures being implemented by the government.
He also called for a unified government approach to managing the disaster, rather than relying on separate efforts from different ministries.
Oluoch raised concerns about the government’s preparedness regarding school openings and anticipated rainfall.
Fred Okang’o, Political Affairs Secretary of KANU, echoed Oluoch’s sentiments and questioned the lack of a national disaster declaration from President Ruto.
Okang’o criticized the government for its disjointed disaster management response and urged President Ruto to declare the floods a national disaster immediately.
He stressed the importance of coordinated efforts across various government departments to effectively manage the risks associated with the floods.
The country continues to face challenges from the ongoing heavy rainfall, with the death toll reaching 93.
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The severe weather conditions have disrupted transportation on major roads and led to the postponement of school openings.