The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged to donate USD 15 million (approx. Ksh.2 billion) to aid Kenya in managing the aftermath of the devastating floods ravaging many parts of the country. The decision was made under the direction of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
In a statement, the UAE Embassy in Nairobi announced, “UAE announces USD 15 Million in solidarity with Kenya after deadly floods, with the order of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.”
Chairman of International Humanitarian Affairs Council, His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, stated, “Under the wise leadership of His Highness the President, the United Arab Emirates always stands to oblige to humanitarian calls at both regional and international levels to urgently rescue lives and move humanitarian efforts assisting the weak and the affected regardless of geographical location.”
This generous gesture from the UAE comes shortly after King Charles III of the United Kingdom expressed sympathy for the Kenyan people affected by the floods in a letter to President William Ruto.
