The Deputy President has acknowledged the role of the United Nations as one of Kenya’s long-standing strategic partners in sustainable development.

Its Agencies have also been pillars in humanitarian support to Kenya in the country’s effort of alleviating suffering, especially in times of disasters and other crises.

Earlier today, H.E Deputy President Rigathi, held fruitful discussions on mitigation of the negative impacts of the ongoing enhanced rain with the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Regional Office for Southern and Eastern Africa team led by the  Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Joyce Msuya, at the Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi.

The meeting was held at the Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi with several key figures, including Cabinet Secretary for Environment Soipan Tuya and the UN Resident Coordinator to Kenya Stephen Jackson in attendance. This was proof of the significance of the discussions in addressing pressing challenges and building a more resilient and sustainable future for Kenya.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s discussions with the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) aims to mitigate the negative impacts of the current heavy rains, which have caused significant damage in various parts of the country.

Kenya is committed to collaborating with OCHA and other partners, including County Governments, to prevent further suffering caused by flooding and other rain-related disasters. This partnership is essential for disaster response and relief efforts.

“We look forward to more partnership during this time of emergency and beyond as we build resilience structures for sustainable prevention of loss of lives and livelihoods as we battle the negative effects of Climate Change.” Said the Deputy President.

The engagement with the United Nations will go beyond immediate disaster response. It includes building resilience structures to prevent loss of lives and livelihoods, particularly as Kenya faces the adverse effects of climate change.