The government has released an update on the ongoing El-Nino Emergency Response, with the situation stabilising.
Through the El-Nino Emergency Response Centre, the government says the current situation remains stable and has shown significant progress.
The number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps has notably decreased from its peak of 170 to 95.
The agency says that presently, 67,255 individuals remain displaced, a reduction from the previous count of 545,515.
“We expect further reductions in both the number of camps and displaced persons, particularly as camps hosted in schools are being vacated,” the agency says in a statement to newsrooms on Thursday, December 28.
As of now, the agency says that all roads are accessible, except for the Masalani Self-Anchored Suspension Bridge.
The government says that it has also sustained the delivery of relief supplies to the affected counties.
Cholera in Lamu, Tana River
The management of the cholera situation in Lamu and Tana River counties has been effective, with no reported new deaths in the last five days. The cumulative cholera-related fatalities remain at four (4).
To enhance further relief support in Tana River County, the World Food Programme (WFP) helicopter relocated from Wajir to Garissa yesterday in readiness for relief distribution within the Tana Delta area.
The weather forecast indicates anticipated rains in the Southern regions of the country, extending to several other areas starting this Saturday.
Most parts of NorthEastern and North-Western Kenya are likely to experience generally dry conditions. Strong South-Easterly winds exceeding 25 Knots are expected over parts of Turkana and Marsabit counties.
For further assistance or emergency incidents, Wananchi can contact the National Disaster Operations Centre on the toll-free line: 0800721571.
