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  • Saudi Arabia provides relief to flood victims

    Saudi Arabia provides relief to flood victims

    The Saudi Arabian government has donated four tones of dates to support drought and disaster response efforts in the country following floods that have affected thousands of households.

    Speaking during a handover ceremony to Kenya Red Cross, the Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Kenya Saad Bin Abdullah Ainofaia said the donation is part of his country’s broader commitment to support friendly countries, and standing in solidarity with communities affected by drought, as well as those currently impacted by heavy rains and flooding across the country.

    An estimated 3.3 million people in the country are facing severe food insecurity due to prolonged drought and subsequent floods that have affected several counties following heavy rains leaving families struggling to cope.

    Ambassador Ainofaia said the donation through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center will support ongoing initiatives to helps thousands of households affected across the country.

    He said donation of 4 tones of dates is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader commitment to support friendly countries, and to stand in solidarity with communities affected by drought, as well as those currently impacted by heavy rains and flooding.

    While receiving the donation Kenya red cross secretary Genera lDr. Ahmed Idris, said the donation will help restore dignity to affected populations as well as strengthen partnership in humanitarian help and disaster response.

    He lauded the Saudi government for the timely support terming it a much needed relief.

  • Government steps up flood relief efforts in Tana River

    Government steps up flood relief efforts in Tana River

    The Government has intensified its flood response operations in Tana River County, distributing vital relief supplies worth over 60 million shillings to affected households in Garsen, Bura, and Galole constituencies. The initiative, led by Principal Secretary for the State Department for Special Programmes, Ismail Maalim, is part of a wider multi-agency effort to cushion vulnerable communities from the impact of recent floods.

    PS Maalim was accompanied by the Principal Secretary for ASALs and Regional Development, Harsame Kero, and area Members of Parliament during the distribution exercise, which saw hundreds of families receive foodstuff, household essentials, and other critical non-food items.

    “This mission is part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to support communities affected by recent floods and to ensure that no vulnerable household is left behind,” PS Maalim said during the visit.

    He noted that out of over 6,000 families affected by floods in the region, nearly 2,000 households have already received direct assistance through coordinated national and county government interventions.

    Beyond delivering aid, the team also conducted an on-ground assessment of recovery efforts, with the aim of informing longer-term support strategies and improving coordination of relief services.

    Principal Secretary for Special Programmes, Ismail Maalim, distributing food stuff
    Principal Secretary for Special Programmes, Ismail Maalim, distributing food stuff in Tana River

    The PS also used the opportunity to urge residents to take full advantage of available government support programmes such as the Social Health Authority (SHA), which offers access to affordable healthcare, and the NYOTA programme, which equips young people with training and economic empowerment opportunities.

    “Our presence here is not just about distributing aid — it’s a message that Government stands with its people, in hardship and in hope. We will continue to walk this journey together, ensuring that no one is left behind,” he said.

    The relief exercise aligns with the Government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), which seeks to build resilience and deliver inclusive development to all regions.