Kenyan Gov't Commits To Support Businesses Affected By Floods, Requests Relevant Information

• Ministry of Trade has pledged to support the businesses and industries affected by the floods that have resulted in loss of life, destruction of property, and significant economic disruption
• Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano expressed the government's concern and assured Kenyans that her ministry will do everything possible to assist those impacted
• Ministry of Trade has opened Karibu Business Support Centres to facilitate the collection of information on the affected businesses and to provide necessary assistance

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Nairobi – The Kenyan government, through the Ministry of Trade, has announced its commitment to support the businesses and industries affected by the catastrophic floods sweeping across various parts of the country.

The floods have not only claimed lives and destroyed homes but have also severely impacted the economic landscape, disrupting numerous businesses and industries.

In response to the crisis, CS Miano expressed the government's deep concern and its determination to assist those affected.

"Many businesses and industries have been affected. My Ministry is deeply concerned and will do what we can to support those affected," she said in a statement on X.

How gov't plans to support businesses

To streamline the support process, the Ministry has opened its recently unveiled Karibu Business Support Centres to collect information on affected businesses and provide assistance.

"Our Karibu Business Support Centre is open to receive information about the businesses affected" Miano tweeted.

This initiative is part of the ministry's broader strategy to enhance businesses' resilience to natural disasters in collaboration with various stakeholders in the private sector, development partners, and key organisations.

"We are working closely with the Private Sector and Development Partners to come up with strategies that will make businesses more resilient in times of such disasters," Miano added.

Some of these stakeholders include KEPSA (Kenya Private Sector Alliance), KAM (Kenya Association of Manufacturers), KNCCI (Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry), TradeMark Africa, Kenya Authority, and others.

These collaborations aim to devise strategies that not only address the current crisis but also bolster the businesses' ability to withstand future calamities.

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