Ministry of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced intensified efforts by the government to offer relief and assistance to persons affected by floods countrywide.

In a statement on Thursday, April 25, 2022, the ministry revealed that the National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC) is stepping up coordination with relevant state agencies and other humanitarian organisations to offer aid to affected persons.

"The National Police Service (NPS) is coordinating search and rescue operations by land and air, and Kenya Red Cross is supplementing the measures. The Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS) has also been directed to step up its response operations," the statement read in part.

Kindiki noted that the Kenya Meteorological Department & Road Agencies will continue to provide regular public advisories on areas likely to be affected by torrential rain.

Motorists and pedestrians are urged to cease and desist from risky behaviour in flooded or overly wet areas.

The Interior CS directed County Security Teams  across the Country to work with County Government officials to ensure compulsory evacuation of those at risk.

"The Government and its development partners have mobilised food and non-food supplies to support the displaced. 

"All available financial and human resources as well as public equipment are being deployed to mitigate the adverse effects of the raging waters on life, livestock, crops, and property," CS Kindiki stated.

He urged the public to cooperate with safety, health, risk, emergency, and communication teams dispatched to monitor, report, and oversee help to those who may be in distress.