• He stated that the government is deeply concerned by the loss of life and destruction of public and private property resulting from the ongoing floods.
• On Thursday, Kindiki had directed the National Police Service to conduct search and rescue operations by land and air.
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Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has ordered immediate inspection of all public and private dams, and water reservoirs within 24 hours.
In new directives issued on Monday, Kindiki said the inspections must commence by 2pm.
Upon inspection, the County Security and Intelligence Committees are expected to give recommendations on areas where compulsory evacuation and temporary resettlements are to be effected.
"To mitigate further loss of life, County Security and Intelligence Committees (CSICs) across the country are directed to immediately inspect all public and private dams and water reservoirs in their jurisdictions within 24 hours effective at 1400 hours today," Kindiki said.
The CS said that the government is coordinating all relevant agencies and partners to prevent further loss of lives and property.
He added it is also coordinating support to all who have been affected by the ongoing torrential rains.
Kindiki noted that the government is deeply concerned by the loss of life and destruction of public and private property resulting from the ongoing floods.
The Interior CS also directed the county security officials to arrest any individuals who will be transporting passengers across flooded rivers or storm water using unsafe canoes or boats.
He said such people are taking advantage of the situation to make money from persons in distress.
"Arrest inexperienced and unscrupulous persons taking advantage of the prevailing situation to cash in on persons in distress."
Official figures given on Monday said Kenya has lost 103 people due to the flooding across the country.
Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the number of casualties could be higher since the figure did not include the Mai Mahiu tragedy where at least 42 people have been confirmed dead.
In Rift Valley, 21 people have been confirmed dead, with 29 injured while 21 are missing because of the ongoing rains and consequent flash floods.
In Nairobi, 32 people have been confirmed dead
Some 28,484 households have been displaced with 185,297 people affected.
In Homa Bay, the severe flash floods that swept the Sindo area Sunday night have seen several people missing.
On Thursday, Kindiki had directed the National Police Service to conduct search and rescue operations by land and air.
Kindiki said the police will work together with the Kenya Red Cross, alongside other state departments in the multi-agency operation, including the Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS).
The CS said all available resources have been deployed to address the flood situation in the country.
"All available financial and human resources as well as public equipment are being deployed to mitigate the adverse effects of the raging waters on life, livestock, crops, and property," Kindiki said.
The CS has also directed County Security Teams across the country to work in tandem with County Government officials to ensure compulsory evacuation of those at risk.