Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) engineers have been mobilised by the government to open diversion roads using caterpillars at the Kitale-Kapenguria-Lodwar Highway Road between Lous Market and Kambi Karaya in West Pokot County.
The road was washed away by floods, causing it to be impassable. KeNHA is currently working on repairing the road and managing traffic to prevent unexpected incidents.
They have established diversion routes on both sides of the road to ensure the smooth movement of vehicles. A section of the culvert left standing after the road was destroyed by floods has been demolished, and construction of the culvert is expected to be completed by today.
The road is expected to be open to motorists by Thursday at the latest.
Travellers have been stranded on the road due to the damage caused by heavy rainfall, leaving many in desperate need of food and shops. The diversion road is now ready for use, and travellers are using it as an alternative route.
Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus led a food distribution exercise at the Tobong’u Lore IDP community in Nataparkakono, Turkana Central, following floods and rains that led to the displacement of over 200 households.
The county government provided 100 bags of maize and 20 cartons of vegetable oil to the affected households.
Erus acknowledged the efforts of the Directorate of Disaster Risk Management and emphasised the need for continued joint assessments to identify areas in need of urgent attention.
He assured the community of access to water trucking until a long-term solution is implemented and emphasised the importance of proper hygiene to avoid potential health hazards.
The County Government has included resettlement in the budget for the upcoming financial year 2024-2025 and reassured the community to prioritise care for the most vulnerable, including children under five, expectant mothers, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Kisumu County residents have called on the national government and county government leaders to help open up clogged drainages to allow river waters to drain into the lake, alleviating the flooding crisis that has plagued most parts of the county.
Kochogo village Clan Elder Maurice Akoko said that immediate intervention was needed to help residents after the River Nyando burst its banks.
The elders urged the river to be redirected to its former path, a farm, to prevent flooding and marooning over the villages.
They also called for the release of a disaster fund to address the disaster, particularly at Kadera and Wuodage beaches, which should be dug using tractors to contain the waters from Nyando.
Akoko claimed that the contractors’ work was shoddy, calling for proper digging and opening beaches at Wath Ageka and Adiereb to allow the waters to drain downstream.
The Nyamira County government has suspended 79 employees who are accused of using fake academic credentials to secure employment.
The county undertook a rigorous authentication process, revealing that some staff were employed illegally.
In the first phase of the payroll cleansing exercise, 2821 employees’ certificates were submitted to the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) and various colleges and universities.
Governor Nyaribo confirmed that 76 certificates from KNEC were forged, including three diploma and degree certificates. He stated that further administration action will be taken against 245 employees who were irregularly promoted without following due process.
The payroll cleansing exercise will be done in up to four phases for enhanced service delivery.
Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Group Chief Executive Officer Wilson Muthaura yesterday hosted and held discussions with Ms Jessica Gakinya, Ambassador designate to Rabat in Morocco.
The meeting emphasized on the potential of the new market for value-added teas in the North African country, highlighting unique selling points, such as quality, sustainability, and cultural significance of the Kenyan product.
Ambassador Jessica reiterated her commitment to showcase the rich heritage of Kenyan tea farming, and exceptional quality of KTDA teas through diplomatic channels.
The CEO expressed his optimism that the country would increase its export to the country, thereby increasing earning for the local tea farmers and foreign exchange for the country.
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