Machakos County Deputy Governor Bernard Kiala has said the county government has set aside Sh300 million for El Nino mitigation.
Addressing journalists on Tuesday when he visited Masinga area accompanied by several county officials, Kiala said that the region is prone to floods and landslides and urged residents within the flood prone areas to relocate to high areas like public schools and the chiefs’ camps to avoid destruction.
“Those in flood prone areas should relocate to public schools to ensure we minimise the damage that might be caused by the El-Nino rains,” said Kiala.
The county deputy chief said that the funds will be used to purchase drugs and respond to any emergencies that may arise, stressing that residents should not use foot paths to cross bridges to avoid cases of drowning.
“The county government together with the national government will ensure that any emergency that may arise is attended to in a swift way,” said Kiala.
He urged the residents to be vigilant and respond to his call to relocate to high places since the expected rains may strike any day.