Catholic Bishops in Kenya Urge Government to “respond swiftly” to El Nino Victims

“As we have learned from past incidents, disaster relief funds must be directed towards their intended purpose, prioritizing the well-being of our citizens over personal interests,” the KCCB members say.

Decrying past experiences where disasters have been used by "some selfish individuals" to misdirect relief funds, the Bishops call for prioritization of human life in the collective efforts towards mitigating the El Nino crisis.

In their statement, the Catholic Bishops call for cooperation between public and private entities to avert further damage and specifically urge the government to fully engage its disaster management teams in reaching out to the victims.

The engagement between the public and private entities, they say, “should encompass the efficient evacuation of affected persons, immediate interventions to address emerging challenges, and proactive assistance to help communities prepare for potential prolonged impacts should El Nino persist.”

Meanwhile, the KCCB members have expressed their sympathy with those affected by the El Nino rains and called for more precautionary measures both on the side of the citizens and the government to mitigate the impacts of the rains.

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“We send our sympathy and promise of prayers to all those families that have lost their loved ones in these disasters and to those who have been affected or injured,” the Bishops say, and  implore, “May God, grant you comfort, as we all seek ways to assist. We also thank those who, as individuals or corporates, have already come out to assist the affected.” 

Silas Mwale Isenjia is a Kenyan journalist with a great zeal and interest for Catholic Church related communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, Media and Communication from Moi University in Kenya. Silas has vast experience in the Media production industry. He currently works as a Journalist for ACI Africa.