PH CONDOLES WITH KENYA OVER DEADLY FLOODS; NO FILIPINO AFFECTED

 

09 May 2018 - The Philippines today expressed its condolences to Kenya after heavy floods in the southern part of the country in the past two months have left more than 100 dead. 

 

The Department of Foreign Affairs, at the same time, said no Filipino has been reported to have been affected by the flooding. 

 

“We say our prayers for those who lost their loved ones in this very unfortunate event,” Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter S. Cayetano said shortly after arriving in Saudi Arabia for a two-day visit. 

 

“We also pray for the speedy recovery of those who lost their homes and crops,” Secretary Cayetano added.

 

The Philippine Embassy in Nairobi said it is coordinating with members of the Filipino Community under its jurisdiction to ensure that they are all safe and accounted for. 

 

“Our kababayans in Nairobi are safe and we will continue to monitor the situation,” Ambassador Uriel Norman R. Garibay said in his report to Secretary Cayetano. 

 

According to local reports, heavy rains which began in March continue to affect counties in Southern Kenya. Damage to major community water systems and shallow wells have affected the counties of Garissa, Makueni, Isiolo, Tana River and Kilifi.

 

There are 346 Filipinos in Kenya. Some are permanent migrants while the rest are temporary migrants who work for the United Nations or are professionals, skilled workers and missionaries. 

 

Many of them are working in construction, mining, agri-business, educational institutions, and multinational companies. END