Affected by flooding and need help? Here is the vital information the government needs from you
On May 6, President Ruto promised that households affected by the floods in Nairobi would receive Sh10,000 each.
Dr Ruto said the money was aimed at easing the financial burden and helping families in their recovery process, especially those displaced from their homes.
“We have 40,000 households that were affected during the evacuation for security reasons. Each household will receive Sh10,000 to find alternative accommodation,” he added.
Government spokesman Isaac Mwaura, who spoke to Nairobi News, said the government had sent Sh10,000 to 9,972 households between May 17 and 18.
“The process is ongoing and so far a total of 9,972 households have received the money. We are targeting 40,000 households and so far we have verified 26,000 households,” Mr Mwaura told the Nairobi News in a telephone conversation.
He also noted that the payments are being made through M-Pesa.
“The process is ongoing and the verification is also ongoing to ensure that we have all the details of the affected people,” he added.
However many are wondering what kind of information the government needs to disburse the aid promised by Dr Ruto.
Here are the details needed:
Personal information, this includes:
Name: Full name of the individual.
Age: The age of the individual to prioritise assistance for vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.
Gender: To ensure that gender-specific needs are addressed.
Identification number: National ID or other identification documents to verify identity.
Household information
Number of household members: Total number of people in the household.
Names and ages of household members: Details of all individuals in the household to ensure comprehensive support.
Special Needs: Information on any members with disabilities, chronic illnesses or other special needs.
Contact Information
Current address: The address where the individual currently resides.
Permanent address: Original address prior to relocation (if different from current address).
Telephone number: Contact number for follow-up and communication.
Impact assessment
Extent of property damage: Description of damage to homes, such as structural damage, loss of household items, etc.
Loss of livelihood: Information on how the floods have affected their source of income (e.g. crops destroyed, livestock lost, businesses damaged).
Health impacts: Any injuries or health problems caused by the floods, including water-borne diseases.
Immediate needs
Shelter: Whether they need temporary shelter or repairs to their home.
Food and water: Current access to food and safe drinking water.
Medical assistance: Need for medical supplies or treatment.
Clothing and Bedding: Needs for clothing, blankets and other essentials.
Long-term needs
Reconstruction: Help needed to rebuild homes or infrastructure.
Livelihood support: Help to restore or find new sources of income.
Education: Needs related to children’s education, such as school supplies or temporary schooling.
Community level information
Community infrastructure: Status of local infrastructure such as roads, bridges, schools and health centres.
Sanitation: Availability and condition of sanitation facilities.
Safety and security: Information on any security concerns, such as increased crime or protection issues.
Geographical information
Location coordinates: GPS coordinates or detailed maps of affected areas to facilitate targeted assistance.
Accessibility: Information on the accessibility of affected areas, including any transport challenges.
Coordination details
Local contacts: Details of local leaders, community representatives and other key contacts for coordination.
Previous assistance received: Information on any assistance already received from other organisations or government agencies.