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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki when he chaired the inaugural meeting of the Ad Hoc Cabinet Committee on El Niño Preparedness. [DPCS]
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that the government is fully prepared to respond to the anticipated El Niño rains expected between October and December, saying comprehensive measures are already underway to minimise disruption and safeguard lives.
Speaking after chairing the inaugural meeting of the Ad Hoc Cabinet Committee on El Niño Preparedness and Response at his Karen Official Residence on Thursday, Kindiki urged the public not to panic, noting that all relevant ministries, departments, agencies and State organs had been mobilised following weather forecasts indicating a high probability of above-normal rainfall later this year.
“We assure the country that there is no need to panic. We are engaging all the ministries, departments, agencies and all State organs to ensure that in the event of the rains, the country is prepared and we are not caught by surprise,” he said.
