Despite the glaring need for robust disaster management strategies, an in-depth analysis reveals a concerning trend: Kenya's disaster management budget has seen only marginal increases over the past five years, failing to keep pace with the escalating climate-induced disasters. Amidst the chaos of emergencies, the inadequacy of disaster management funds becomes starkly evident. Institutions tasked with responding to emergencies and disasters, whether natural or otherwise, are expected to play pivotal roles in Kenya's disaster management framework. Over the years, budgetary allocations for disaster management have seen incremental increases. Nairobi City County stands out as an exception, with 90 per cent of its approved disaster budget for the year already disbursed.

Source: Daily Nation May 05, 2024 10:03 UTC