Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development or IGAD, Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, has sent a condolence message to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kenya following recent foods that badly affected the country.
He criticized the regrettable death of Kenyan brothers and sisters and displacement of thousands others as a result of the floods and landslides.
‘We assure our brothers and sisters in Kenya that the thoughts and prayers of the people and governments of the IGAD region are with them during this difficult time’, his message read.
The Executive Secretary paid tribute to the first-responders and humanitarian response volunteers who are putting their lives, health at risk to rescue and protect’ people.
‘At IGAD, we honour the departed and offer deepest sympathies to the displaced and affected communities in Kenya. IGAD stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the People and Government of the Republic of Kenya’, the message concluded.