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President Ruto told the media that his government’s response to the floods has been criticized as slow by local governments. The president however defended his government’s actions. He said they would talk about more ways to help with the floods in their subsequent meetings
Kenyan President William Ruto chaired a special Cabinet meeting to discuss the flood situation in the country, which has killed nearly 170 people in the last month.
President Ruto told the media that his government’s response to the floods has been criticized as slow by local governments. The president however defended his government’s actions. He said they would talk about more ways to help with the floods in their subsequent meetings.
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When asked if the floods would be declared a national disaster right away, President Ruto said his first job was to make sure affected areas get what they need. Meanwhile, more rains are expected in Kenya in the coming days. More than 130,000 people have had to leave their homes because of the floods. Many are staying in schools for shelter.
