Kenyans Disappointed To Learn Govt Has Disaster Management Unit: "Where Are They?"

• Kenyans have called on the National Disaster Management Unit (NDMU) for laxity as flood havoc continues across the country
• The NDMU is a department that is mandated to offer response in emergency disasters and offer clear leadership guidance
• However, their silence has triggered Kenyans who praised the Kenya Red Cross for acting on time when called upon by Kenyans

Kenyans have expressed their disappointment towards the loud silence of the National Disaster Management Unit (NDMU) as Kenyans continue to suffer from floods.

What is the duty of National Disaster Management Unit?

The NDMU is tasked to effectively prepare for and respond to emergencies, and manage recovery and mitigation efforts in Kenya, in collaboration with stakeholders.

The department also provides a clear leadership, command, control, and coordinated approach to disaster mitigation, prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

However, since the onset of the floods, the department has not given any directions to Kenyans following the raging effects of floods, prompting Kenyans to question their duties in time when they are needed more.

Kenyans on National Disaster Management Unit

Wachira said:

"It turns out we have one... I haven't heard them address or guide the public on anything,"

Faridah said:

"Where is NMDU when their services are required?"

Thee Maveric said:

Yani the government has no emergency response service or department? Tunategemea Kenya Red Cross sisi wote?

Kenyan Hustler said:

"What a joke!"

Ephy Young

"They're keeping quiet. why?"

Kenya Red Cross rescue in Kitengela

On Wednesday Kenya Red Cross continued with its rescue mission in Kitengela, Kajiado county after heavy down pour at night flooding houses and pathways.

In an update by Kenya Red Cross, 11 people were rescued, while efforts continue to reach others stranded in their houses.

"Eleven people and one dog rescued so far. Efforts to reach others in this challenging operation continue. However, floodwaters are slowly subsiding," Kenya Red Cross said.

Government explains cause of Mai Mahiu tragedy

On Monday, April 29, the government through the Ministry of Water and Sanitation said the accident was caused by a blocked railway line tunnel obstructing the natural flow of water through River Tongi.

Nakuru governor Susan Kihika also confirmed that 71 lives were lost from the incident, and rescue operations by the Kenya Red Cross are still underway.

What more to know about the flooding situation in Kenya

• One woman dies as two children are rescued after a four-storey building collapses in Kirinyaga County
• A video of a man rescued and whipped for disregarding warnings of being swept away went viral
• The government has been asked to hold those accountable for failing to act on floods

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

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Officials of the Kenya Red Cross on a rescue mission in Kitengela.

Kenyans Disappointed to Learn Govt Has Disaster Management Unit: "Where

Kenyan National Disaster Management Unit expresses disappointment in