Earlier on in the year, the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD), predicted that most parts of the country will experience heavy rainfall with flood-related risks expected to continue into January 2024.
To date, we wish to state that the County Governments have not received any allocation from the National Government to go towards mitigation measures.
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As a matter of fact, counties are owed a total of Kshs. 62.58 Billion from the equitable share that is yet to be disbursed as follows;
- 13 counties are owed Kshs.10.17 Billion for the month of September,
- 27 counties are owed Kshs. 19.64 Billion for the month of October and;
- Finally, all counties are owed, Kshs. 32.76 Billion for the month of November.
As we conclude, we note with concern public utterances that suggest that County Governments have received funds from the National Government to support the mitigation of the devastating impact of the El Nino Rains.
We take the position that such utterances are against the spirit of cooperative and collaborative Governments as envisioned under the provisions of Article 6(2) of the Constitution. In such times we call upon the two levels of Government to come together in order to intensify response strategies to mitigate against the complex risks arising from the heavy rains and flooding in addition to the existing humanitarian challenges.
