UK Announces KSh 140m Aid To Support Flood Relief Efforts In Kenya

• The British High Commission Nairobi announced an emergency funding uplift of over KSh 140 million (£850,000) to support flood relief efforts in Kenya
• UNICEF will use the funding to provide essential relief services, including cash assistance, water, sanitation, and hygiene services, as well as health and nutrition support
• British High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan, reaffirmed the UK's solidarity with Kenya during this crisis, expressing heartfelt concern for those affected by the extreme weather and flooding

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The British High Commission in Nairobi has announced a significant uplift in emergency funding, totalling over KSh 140 million (£850,000), to support flood relief efforts in Kenya.

In response to the widespread devastation caused by recent flooding, this funding will be directed to UNICEF to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the most affected communities across the country.

How UNICEF will use the UK aid in flood relief efforts

UNICEF will use the funding to deliver essential relief services to those hardest hit by the floods, particularly in counties such as Nairobi, Tana River, Garissa, Lamu, Busia, Migori, and Homa Bay.

The focus will be on delivering cash assistance, water, sanitation, and hygiene services, and health and nutrition support, to displaced families through integrated outreach programs.

“When emergencies hit, children are the most affected and they are our first priority. Through the support of the British High Commission, we will be able to provide emergency cash transfers and other essential services to the most affected families to help them cope with the effects of the heavy rains and flooding. We are grateful for the strong support of our donors as we work with the government and other partners in the flood response,” said Shaheen Nilofer, UNICEF Kenya representative.

UK stands with Kenya amidst floods

Neil Wigan, British High Commissioner to Kenya, expressed solidarity with Kenya in the face of the crisis and underscored the UK's commitment to supporting the flood response efforts.

“The situation facing many Kenyans as a result of recent extreme weather and flooding is heartbreaking. This urgent funding from the UK will help alleviate the suffering of those displaced an impacted by the crisis. We stand with Kenya in this emergency and continue to work closely with UNICEF, the government of Kenya and other partners to do what we can to support the response,” said Wigan in a press release seen by TUKO.co.ke.

Furthermore, aside from the KSh 140 million increase designated for flood response, the UK has allocated £3.4 million (about KSh 569 million) to UNICEF over the past year to bolster humanitarian relief endeavors, resulting in a cumulative contribution of £4.3 million (about KSh 720 million).

Government to pay hospital bills for flood victims

In other related news, the national government announced its commitment to covering hospital bills for victims of the Mai Mahiu flooding.

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura expressed sympathy for the victims, urging health workers to prioritise patient care over financial concerns.

Mwaura warned Kenyans to heed flood alerts on various platforms to prevent further tragedies and commended those who offered shelter to affected neighbours.

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• Kenyan call out the National Disaster Management Unit (NDMU) for laxity as flood havoc continues across the country.
• Ministry of Trade commits to support businesses affected by floods.

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