Deputy President Ruto distributes food to Matuu Flood Victims

The government has set aside Sh1.6 billion to offset damages caused by heavy rains that are pounding many parts of the country, deputy president William Ruto has said.

Mr Ruto said out of the Sh1.6 billion, Sh500 million will be used to repair roads which have been destroyed, Sh100million will be used in the provision of food and clothes to the affected families while Sh1billion has been set aside to take care of other emergencies.