The government through the Ministry of Devolution Wednesday disbursed emergency relief items to victims of the Mpeketoni attacks.
In a statement Devolution Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru indicated that the first consignment which consisted of food, blankets and other amenities have already been disbursed.
Waiguru said the first consignment of humanitarian assistance that has been released includes 1,500 blankets, 412 kitchen sets, 100 cartons of sanitary pads, 300 bags of maize, 800 bags of rice, 500 bags of beans, 100 cartons oil and100 cartons nutripap.
“We have demonstrated our commitment by distributing various food stuff and essential household support items that will go towards supporting the families that have been affected by the attacks in Mpeketoni, Lamu,” she said.
“We are saddened and disturbed by the events that occurred in Mpeketoni, Lamu and take this opportunity to condemn the perpetrators of the vice that has sought to destabilize peace among peace-loving Kenyans,” she emphasized.
“My ministry, through the department of Special Programs remains committed to ensuring that the dignity of all Kenyans is upheld at all times, and not just in instances of an emergency.”
She further expressed the government’s commitment to continue working with the victims as they rebuild their lives.
AUTHOR: EDNER MAGANGI