Victims of the Maai Mahiu deadly floods of April 29, 2024 night have been compensated by Government.
This is Governments gesture as it stands in solidarity with victims.
Both the 105 families whose homes were swept away and the 56 families whose rented premises were equally destroyed have been allocated land away from the flood path to resettle.
All families in each group have been supported with cash token for basic construction materials to hasten resettlement.
Speaking durimg the event, Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki said the new settlement has land set aside for a school, a health centre and other amenities.
On behalf of President William Ruto, the DP presided over the issuance of title deeds and relocation grants to families, in the company of Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, Principal Secretary Nixon Korir and Nakuru County Leaders led by Governor Susan Kihika.
Later on, the DP presided over resource mobilization event for working capital to 39 small trader groups in Mahi Mahiu area and 18 other groups from Longonot area.