[PHOTOS] Ruto chairs cabinet meeting on El Nino as floods wreak havoc

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The head of state said the government will intensify its response to mitigate the effects of the ongoing heavy rains.

by MANNY ANYANGO Digital Journalist and Social Media Executive

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27 November 2023 - 10:21

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President William Ruto chairing a meeting at State House, Nairobi on November 27, 2023
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President William Ruto on Monday chaired a cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi, on El Nino's response.

The head of state said the government will intensify its response to mitigate the effects of the ongoing heavy rains.

President William Ruto with his deputy Rigathi Gachagua at State House Nairobi, On November 27, 2023
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The President said at least 70 people have so far lost their lives while 36,000 households have been displaced following the intense downpour.

The President revealed that the dire situation has necessitated an emergency Cabinet meeting on Monday.

Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa during a meeting at State House, Nairobi on November 27, 2023
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He noted that the rains will continue, hence the need to prepare for unfolding emergencies.

"This will provide solid intervention mechanisms to help tackle the issue. Adequate interventions have been put in place to tackle the emerging crisis," he said.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a meeting at State House, Nairobi on November 27, 2023
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The President had on Saturday announced that a National Disaster Operation Centre has been operationalised to coordinate emergency responses.

He said the government has made available resources to ensure vulnerable cases access adequate food.

Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore at State House Nairobi on November 27, 2023
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Cabinet Secretaries during a meeting chaired by president William Ruto at State House, Nairobi on November 27, 2023
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Environmental CS Soipan Tuya at Stete House< Nairobi on November 27, 2023
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Attorney General Justin Muturi and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki at State House, Nairobi on November 27, 2023
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Prime Cabinet Secretary and CS for Foreign Affairs Musalia Mudavadi on at State House, Nairobi on November 27, 2023
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Cabinet Secretaries Ezekiel Machogu (Education) and Simon Chelugui (SMEs) at State House Nairobi, on November 27, 2023
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Cabinet secretary Ministry of Lands Alice Wahome at State House, Nairobi on November 27, 2023
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Health CS Susan Nakhumicha at State House, Nairobi on November 27, 2023
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Cabinet Secretaries Ababu Namwamba (Sports), Moses Kuria (Public Service) and Kipchumba Murkomen (Transport) at State House, Nairobi on November 27, 2023
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