State stakes five per cent of its disaster budget on climate alerts

Residents of Mai Mahiu stuggle to come to terms with the aftermath of floods that swept through the area killing more than 50 people, on April 29, 2024. [File, Standard]

Kenya will allocate five percent of its national Disaster Risk Management budget to early warning systems.

The funds will support upgrades across key institutions and boost outreach activities at sub- county and ward levels.