PS Salome M Beacco Leads Donation of Food Worth 2.4 Million to Kenya Red Cross

PS State Department for Correctional Services Salome M Beacco On Wednesday 8 2024 donatef food and other non-food items to the Kenya Red Cross to support households affected by devastating floods that have continue to wreak havoc across parts of the country.

The donations valued at a total Ksh2,419,000 to the Kenya Red Cross Society. Food and non food items are set to help the flood victims especially those displaced from their houses according to PS Beacco.

Speaking during the hand over of food donation, PS Beacco said government will continue giving hand to those affected
“As the state department for Correctional Services, we have come together as individuals and raised some funds to help buy food and other non-food items for those affected by ongoing rains. In our small way, we are giving back to the society, by supporting those in need. We are calling on Kenyans of goodwill to come and join us in supporting those affected by floods.” said PS.

The donation included 600 (50 kilograms bags) of maize flour, 10 (90 kilograms) bags of dry maize, 300 kilograms of sugar, 10 (90 kilograms) bags of beans, 30 (25 kilograms) bags of rice, 10 (90 kilograms) bags of green grams, 20 cartons of sanitary towels, 10 cartons of bar soap, 10 bales of tissue paper and 10 dozen of body moisturizing oil.

She said the government remains committed to supporting those affected by floods with the president having already announced an elaborate plan to ease their sufferings

Speaking at an event when receiving donated items , Kenya Red Cross Society Acting Deputy Secretary General Joe Mbalu said the gesture by the State Department for Correctional Services will go a long way in helping some of the affected families in their recovery process.

Government Deputy Spokesperson, Gabriel Muthuma assured those affected of government support even as he urged Kenyans to remain vigilant and adhere to government’s advisories including moving out of riparian land during the rainy season.

The PS was accompanied by her counterparts Principal Secretary, State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action Anne Wang’ombe and Aurelia Rono, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Parliamentary Affairs. Also present was Commissioner General of Prisons Brigadier (Rtd.) John Warioba.

A month and a half ,the country has witnessed heavy rains resulting in widespread flooding in most parts, resulting in loss of life, property and damage to infrastructure