A helicopter carrying government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura made an emergency landing in Gishungo, Kikuyu Constituency due to poor weather conditions.
Mwaura was onboard with Kenya Red Cross Secretary General Idriss Ahmed for a relief mission in Nyando for flood victims.
The ongoing nationwide floods have seen the government making efforts to set aside funds for supporting victims, especially in the severely affected areas.
Official numbers from the government stand at 47,000 displaced households and over 164,000 people reportedly affected.
At a past address, Mwaura said that the government is committed to safeguarding the lives of those affected and is in the process of setting up houses to accommodate the IDPs.
“441 non-food items have been dispatched. KDF and NYSs are assisting in evacuation as NGAO leads evacuation to safer areas. Evacuation is humane as they are done during the day and temporary shelters are issued to affected families,” he said.
