Floods Submerge Over 30 Homes in Sirende Village, Displacing Hundreds

Residents of Sirende village in Namajalala, Kwanza Sub County are reeling from devastating floods after heavy rains submerged more than 30 homes, leaving hundreds of families displaced and properties destroyed.

The rising waters, which continue to pose a serious threat, have disrupted livelihoods and forced affected residents to seek refuge in safer areas. Local leaders, including former Kapomboi Ward representative Ben Wanjala, popularly known as Mulipuko, and Kwanza parliamentary hopeful Dawson Mudenyo, visited the area alongside officials from the Kenya Red Cross Society to assess the situation.

During the visit, the leaders urged residents to vacate flood-prone zones immediately to avoid further danger as water levels continue to rise. They emphasized the urgency of coordinated efforts to prevent additional losses and safeguard lives.

Wanjala called on both the county and national governments to act swiftly by implementing measures to mitigate the crisis and support affected families. He stressed the need for long-term interventions to address recurring flooding in the area.

Mudenyo echoed similar sentiments, urging the county government, national authorities, and non-state actors to collaborate in finding lasting solutions. He noted that he had received numerous distress calls from residents whose homes had been submerged and pledged to work with like-minded individuals to help restore normalcy.

At the same time, Mudenyo cautioned against the politicization of disaster situations, criticizing leaders who exploit such crises for personal gain.

“In disasters of this magnitude, you will see politicians who have for decades been around watching the situation reoccur emerging each year offering cheap tokens, when in reality they are taking advantage of people’s predicaments,” he said.

He further called on political leaders to work with professionals, stakeholders, and the church to deliver meaningful assistance, or step aside and allow committed individuals to lead recovery efforts.

As rains persist, affected families remain in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, with calls growing louder for immediate intervention and sustainable flood management solutions.