Kirinyaga MCAs warn of looming flood threat, demand urgent county action
Kirinyaga Member of County Assemblies (MCAs) have sounded the alarm over the county’s preparedness for the anticipated heavy rains, demanding urgent measures to prevent flooding, disease outbreaks and destruction of roads, bridges, farms and other critical infrastructure. The ward representatives warned that delays in clearing drainage systems, desilting waterways and preparing emergency…
Kirinyaga Member of County Assemblies (MCAs) have expressed alarm over the county's readiness for the impending heavy rains, urging urgent action to avert potential flooding, disease outbreaks, and damage to critical infrastructure. During a debate on a motion by Murinduko Ward MCA Charles Nyamu Nyaga, concerns were raised about the county government's need to shift from reactive interventions to proactive disaster preparedness.
The MCAs have called for immediate desilting of waterways, clearing of blocked drainage systems, and the availability of emergency funds to respond to disasters.
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