United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated the UN's continued commitment to Kenya in the wake of deadly floods caused by weeks of heavy rains that continue to affect the region.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated the UN's continued commitment to Kenya in the wake of deadly floods caused by weeks of heavy rains that continue to affect the region.
The Secretary-General extended his condolences and solidarity to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of Kenya. The heavy rains began in March, killing more than 100 people across the country since then. This season's flash flooding follows similarly heavy rains that began late last year, affecting almost 600,000 people.The UN Resident Representative in Kenya, Dr. Stephen Jackson also expressed solidarity with the people and Government during an event to distribute emergency aid to flood survivors, which was led by Vice President Rigathi Gachagua.
Meanwhile, UNHCR in Kenya said the heavy rains are causing serious flooding and displacement at the Dadaab refugee camps, located in the north.
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