The county government of Uasin Gishu has reiterated its preparedness to handle challenges that may be occasioned by the anticipated El Nino rains.
Speaking during an exercise of repairing the drainage system at Racecourse area in Langas, Environment CeC Mary Njogu said the county government has laid down all the strategies to handle challenges that might be caused by heavy rains.
The CeC said that her ministry has started opening up clogged trenches to ensure run-off water doesn't lead to flooding in the town.
“The county government has committed itself to handle the challenges that might be caused by the heavy rains,” said Njogu.
The CeC identified areas like Kapseret, Turbo, Kesses and the CBD as prone to flooding, and slum areas like Langas, Kamukunji and Huruma saying that the county government has put enough measures to ensure that residents are safe.
Njogu also revealed that the county government has established hotline numbers that residents can call in case of an emergency.
Roads CeC, Gideon Birir said his ministry has upgraded several roads and was in the process of expanding some roads in order to make communication easier.
However, the roads CeC cautioned all the motorists who will be travelling at night and plying the routes prone to flooding to look for alternative routes to avoid dangers.
“We would like to caution all the motorist to avoid using roads that will be flooded. If you are caught up in such a situation try to find an alternative,” he said.
According to the Environment CeC, the county will spend up to approximately Sh400 million in handling the challenges of El Nino.