Government Spokesperson Issac Mwaura has announced that the El Nino situation in the country remains stable and has shown significant progress.
In a statement on Thursday, December 28, Mwaura said the number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps has decreased from its peak of 170 to 95.
“Presently, 67,255 individuals remain displaced, a reduction from the previous count of 545,515. We expect further reductions in both the number of camps and displaced persons, particularly as camps hosted in schools are being vacated,” read the statement in part.
Mwaura noted that all roads in the country are accessible, except for the Masalani Self-Anchored Suspension Bridge (E873) adding that efforts to deliver ongoing relief supplies to the affected counties continue unabated.
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At the same time, the Government Spokesperson said the management of the cholera situation in Lamu and Tana River counties has been effective, with no reported new deaths in the last five days.
“The cumulative cholera- related fatalities remain at 4. To enhance further relief support in Tana River County, the World Food Programme (WFP) helicopter relocated from Wajir to Garissa yesterday in readiness for relief distribution within the Tana Delta area,” Mwaura stated.
He stated that the weather forecast indicates anticipated rains in the Southern regions of the country, extending to several other areas starting this Saturday.
“Most parts of North-Eastern and North-Western Kenya are likely to experience generally dry conditions. Strong South- Easterly winds exceeding 25 Knots are expected over parts of Turkana and Marsabit Counties,” Mwaura added.
The Government Spokesperson further urged the public to reach out to the National Disaster Operations Centre in case of any emergence.
