Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura revealed on Monday that the recent floods have inflicted infrastructure damages exceeding Sh.80 billion.
Mwaura emphasized that this estimation solely encompasses road damages, with expectations of a higher toll once other sectors are factored in.
“The devastation wrought by the floods compounds an already dire situation, considering the impact of the El Niño rains,” remarked Mwaura during a media briefing.
He specifically highlighted, “The damages inflicted by these rains amount to over Ksh.80 billion, primarily affecting roads.”
Additionally, Mwaura reported that 44 primary and 27 secondary schools remained closed due to flood-related impairments, predominantly in Nyeri County.
In this area, flooded classrooms and toilets have hindered the reopening of 12 primary and 16 secondary schools.
In Kisumu, five schools became inaccessible after being submerged by Lake Victoria’s backflow, while in Pokot, two schools faced inaccessibility due to a collapsed bridge.
Amidst these challenges, reports of 53 cholera cases have surfaced in Tana River and Marsabit counties, reflecting the ongoing struggle in various parts of Kenya post-floods.
Mwaura also disclosed that the floods have displaced more than 113,000 households nationwide, with Nairobi bearing the brunt of this displacement, accounting for 58,009 households.
Meanwhile, the death toll attributed to the floods has reached 277, with an additional fatality reported in the past 24 hours.
