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President William Ruto has defended the government’s strategy in responding to the ongoing flood disaster in the country.
The president has highlighted various plans considered while budgeting for both the National and County governments that help prepare for various emergencies.
“This is not the time for a blame game, we should just address ourselves to the issues, and move with speed to respond. I ask citizens to move away from areas of danger,” the president stated.
Following recent criticism from County leaders on the national government’s response strategy to the affected areas, Ruto explained that the county budgets were flexible enough to accommodate such emergencies.
“The instruments that have been built into the budget give all governments, at all levels emergency resources. There is always room for any county to adjust their budgets to take care of emergencies,” he noted.
Ruto further commended Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his efforts in spearheading rescue missions and distribution of relief utilities to affected areas around the country.
“As early as last week, we already had food items being sent out to places where there are floods,” he added.
Promising to formulate a plan to deal with the aftermath of the disaster, Ruto added that he was working with development partners to mobilise resources to repair roads and houses affected by the heavy rains.