President William Ruto Monday evening arrived in Mathare, Nairobi county to asses the flooding situation and check on the victims displaced by heavy rains. He said the government will give each affected family Sh10,000 to help them seek alternative accommodation for three months as the government seeks a lasting solution. Every household will receive Sh10,000 to look for alternative housing," Ruto said. Mathare was one of the areas massively affected by floodwaters in Nairobi. Several properties and lives were lost in Mathare as floodwaters swept through homes.

Source: The Star May 06, 2024 10:16 UTC