President William Ruto is headed to the site of the Mai Mahiu flooding tragedy in Nakuru which has so far claimed the lives of over 50 people.
Ruto is expected to visit the survivors of the Mai Mahiu flash flood tragedy who are camping at Ngeya Secondary School.
Residents of four villages in the area are counting losses both of life and property following intense rains on Monday.
The President will visit the area after chairing a Cabinet meeting Tuesday morning at State House, Nairobi to discuss additional measures to mitigate the impact of the floods.
The meeting deliberated on ways of ensuring victims of the floods are taken care of by the government.
“We have food supplies in place. We want to support those who have been displaced,” Ruto said on Monday.
The Kenya Red Cross has set up a desk at a local school to help families find lost loved ones.
About 300 people are being hosted at Ngeya Girls Secondary School, where they have been provided with essential items, courtesy of the National and County Government of Nakuru and well-wishers.
On Monday, Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika noted the teams from the national government and well-wishers rushed to Mai Mahiu to help in rescue efforts.
“The Kenya Red Cross, you are truly our angels, we cannot thank you enough,” she added.
Kihika said she had requested private hospitals to admit injured victims whether they could pay or not.
“Most of them have agreed to accept the injured whether they can pay or not. We shall sort the matter later,” she said.
Kihika thanked the Ministry of Education for postponing the opening of schools to May 6 over flooding.
“I am happy schools are not opening. I could not have wished for that but we must ensure the safety of our kids,” she added.
In Nairobi, the government has identified three locations where city residents cut off from their homes will be provided with alternative shelter.
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said displaced residents will be accommodated at the National Youth Service (NYS) headquarters, Kamiti and Kasarani.
