First Lady Rachel Ruto has personally distributed food and essential household items to 203 families, comprising a total of 1,131 people, who have been impacted by the flooding in Thika West, Kiambu County.
Addressing the recipients at St. John’s Kilimambogo Teachers Training College, the First Lady reassured the flood victims of the goverment’s unwavering support. She pledged assistance in agricultural endeavors to bolster food production, aligning with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda’s dedication to achieving national food security.
“Rafiki ni yule akufaaye katika dhiki; na ndio maana hawa watu wote hawa wamejumuika hapa, si kwa sababu wametoka kwa serikali. I want to assure all residents of Thika that you will all get your portion of food,” she said.
“The floods are not only here in Thika but it is a problem across the country. We say thank you for the rain. In 2022 and 2023, we experienced severe famine and lost cattle and wild animals. We prayed and asked God for rain.”
Thika Town MP Alice Nganga extended a warm welcome to Rachel Ruto’s visit to Thika West, saying that the pressing issue of flooding that had ravaged over 10 villages, causing extensive damage to both livelihoods and homes
The relief initiative spearheaded by Rachel Ruto has made a significant impact on the hardest-hit communities, notably benefiting villages such as Komo, Thika River, Mbagathi, Giciiki, Wendano, and Mukunike.
Joining them were other prominent leaders including East African Legislative Assembly MP Maina Karobia, Kiambu County Commissioner Duncan Darusi, and members of the Kiambu County Assembly.
