Uasin Gishu Governor Dr Jonathan Bii has issued an alert over 28 risky dams in the county which have filled up and could spill over due to the ongoing heavy rains.
Bii said they had done an assessment of 278 dams located in the county and found the 28 to be in a risky state.
"We have already sent in our disaster management teams and also sensitized communities in the affected areas on the impending dangers", said Bii.
He spoke after an emergency meeting of the disaster management team in the county.
Governor Bii said they had ordered all those living in risky areas near the dams and along river banks to move out immediately.
He said about 70 families affected by floods at Cheptiret had been assisted by the county and other stakeholders.
Bii said the county had deployed more than 10 heavy machinery to open up spillways at the dams and repair drainage systems to mitigate floods as the intensity of rains continues to increase.
Present also at the meeting included county commissioner Dr Eddison Nyale, Deputy Governor John Barorot, Red Cross Cordinator in the North Rift Oscar Okumu and Uasin Gishu county finance executive Micah Rogony.
Bii said they were assessing schools in the region ahead of the reopening next week.
Bii and his deputy urged parents to ensure they escort children to and from schools due to ongoing heavy rains
He directed schools in the region not to release children due to heavy rains to ensure they are safe.
Okumu said they had also assessed in the seven counties in the region where two including Elgeyo Marakwet and Nandi had been identified as being of high risk as concerns effects of floods.
He said they had activated all response teams and designated stores where required aid would be stored for emergency cases.
"We are working with the national government and the counties to ensure we respond accordingly to all situations like we did at Cheptiret," he said.
Bii advised residents including drunkards to avoid crossing rivers which are now full to the brims.
"We urge our people not to fight with water. Give way to water instead of seeking to confront nature," said Bii.
