The state Department of Corrections on Wednesday donated food and other non-food items to the Kenya Red Cross Society to assist those affected by the floods that continue to cause devastation in various parts of the country.
Handing over the donation worth 2,419,000 Kenyan shillings to the Kenya Red Cross Society, Dr. Salome Beako, PS of the Department of Corrections, said the donation was aimed at easing the burden on those affected, especially those who were forced to flee their homes. He said that he is doing so.
“As the state Department of Corrections, we have come together as individuals to raise funds to purchase food and other non-food items for those affected by the continued rains. We are asking all well-meaning Kenyans to join us in helping those affected by the floods.'' begged.
The donation includes 600 (50 kg) bags of corn flour, 10 (90 kg) bags of dried corn, 300 kg of sugar, 10 (90 kg) bags of beans, 30 (25 kg) bags of rice, and 10 (90 kg) bags of rice. It was. ) Bags of green grams, 20 cartons of sanitary towels, 10 cartons of bar soap, 10 bales of tissue paper, 10 dozen body moisturizing oils.
He said the President had already announced a detailed plan to alleviate the suffering of flood victims and the government remained committed to providing assistance to flood victims.
Speaking after receiving the donation, Kenya Red Cross Acting Deputy Director-General Joe Mbalu said this initiative by the State Department of Corrections would go a long way in helping some of the affected families in their recovery process.
Deputy Government Spokesperson Gabriel Mutuma urged Kenyans to remain vigilant and follow government recommendations, including moving from riparian areas during the rainy season, but assured that government assistance would be available to those affected. guaranteed.
PS was accompanied by her counterparts Anne Wangombe, Principal Secretary, Gender Affirmative Action, Department of State, and Aurelia Rono, Principal Secretary, Department of Political Affairs, Department of State. Also present was the Commissioner of Prisons, Brigadier General (Rtd.) John Warioba.
Since late March, the country has experienced heavy rains, causing widespread flooding in most areas, causing loss of life and damage to infrastructure.
