- The High Commission said the funds will go to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) for emergency humanitarian relief.
- British High Commissioner Neil Wigan said the situation facing many Kenyans as a result of recent extreme weather and flooding is heart-breaking.
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The British High Commission in Nairobi has announced an emergency funding uplift of over Sh140 million, to support flood relief efforts in Kenya.
In a communication on Monday, the High Commission said the funds will go to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) for emergency humanitarian relief.
The relief will be taken to those most impacted by the extreme weather.
British High Commissioner Neil Wigan said the situation facing many Kenyans as a result of recent extreme weather and flooding is heart-breaking.
He reiterated the UK's commitment to supporting Kenya navigate this challenge.
"This urgent funding from the UK will help alleviate the suffering of those displaced and impacted by the crisis. We stand with Kenya in this emergency and continue to work closely with UNICEF, the government and other partners to do what we can to support the response," Wigan said.
The funding, according to Wigan, will enable the provision of cash assistance to approximately 6,900 households in the most affected counties.
UNICEF will also use the funds to provide urgently needed health, nutrition and sanitation services.
This will be done through integrated outreaches which include the provision of safe water for drinking, temporary sanitation facilities, and hygiene kits to families displaced by the floods.
UNICEF Kenya Representative, Shaheen Nilofer said the funds will enable them to provide emergency cash transfers and other essential services to the most affected families.
She added that this will help the families cope with the effects of the heavy rains and flooding.
"When emergencies hit, children are the most affected and they are our priority... We are grateful for the strong support of our donors as we work with the government and other partners in the flood response," she said.
The death toll from floods situation as of Sunday stood at 228.
Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the ongoing flooding has also left 164 people with injuries while 72 others are currently reported missing.
In a statement on Sunday, Mwaura said approximately 212,630 persons from 42,526 households have been displaced.
Cumulatively, he said, 223,198 people have been affected by floods countrywide.
Mwaura said Homa Bay, Kajiado, Nakuru, Mandera and Nairobi counties are the worst affected by the ongoing heavy rains that have unleashed floods of unprecedented proportions.