Government Sounds Warning After 7,000 Families Left Homeless As Water Levels Rise

The Government has warned people living near lakes, rivers and dams in various parts of the country as water levels continue to rise.

Speaking in Nakuru on Thursday, November 5, Government Spokesperson Cyrus Oguna noted that rising water levels in lakes, rivers and dams in the Rift Valley and Victoria Basin regions have left a trail of destruction.

“Here in Lake Nakuru, an estimated 350 families have been displaced in Mwariki sub-location, all of them losing their livelihood. In Baringo, 3,087 households have been displaced, while in Turkana 758 households have also been affected,” he stated.

According to the government, over 7,000 families have been displaced so far, most of them now left homeless.

The government spokesperson stated that it was important for all citizens to pay attention to the flood warnings given by the relevant authorities. He also mentioned that farmlands had been flooded, leaving farmers with heavy losses.

Oguna further asked everyone to take advantage of the ongoing rains to plant trees as well as collect water for use during times of drought.

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