President William Ruto has assured flood victims in Mathare that his administration will support them.
Speaking on Monday when he made an impromptu visit, the President said the government is committed to ensuring that each affected family has enough food.
He said the government has set aside funds to provide them with food supplies.
"The government will stand with you. Hakuna mwananchi atalala njaa, hakuna mtoto atalala njaa. Tumeweka pesa ya kutosha ya kununua chakula ya kila mtu ameathirika hapa nairobi na Kenya mzima..." Ruto said.
This loosely translates to, "No one will sleep hungry. No child will sleep hungry. We have enough money to buy food for everyone who has been affected by floods in Nairobi and the entire country."
The President toured the Kiamaiko area where he addressed locals assuring them of government support.
He said the government will give each affected family Sh10,000 to help them seek alternative accommodation for three months as the government seeks a lasting solution.
Mathare was one of the areas massively affected by floodwaters in Nairobi.
Ruto said his administration will take care of all the affected until they are in a position to take care of themselves.
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.
