Thousands of Lamu Residents to Benefit as WWF-Kenya, Kenya Red Cross Handover Ksh10 Million Disaster Management Centre

The Lamu Emergency Operation Centre was established by WWF-Kenya and Kenya Red Cross as part of climate adaptation efforts to build the disaster preparedness of the county and to coordinate disaster management. PHOTO | FAITH TANUI | WWF-KENYA

Thousands of Lamu County residents are set to benefit from a Ksh 10 million Disaster Risk Management Center that has been established by WWF-Kenya in collaboration with the Kenya Red Cross. The centre was established as part of climate adaptation efforts to build the resilience of the local community.

It will serve as the coordination centre for the Lamu County and National Government as well as partners for effective disaster management.

Mr Isaac Awuondo — Board Chairman, WWF-Kenya points at a map of Lamu County during the handover of the Lamu Emergency Operation Centre on Thursday, 14 December 2023. PHOTO | FAITH TANUI | WWF-KENYA

The facility will be used for the monitoring and coordination of multistakeholder efforts for disaster preparedness and response to extreme climate events such as the frequent flooding in Lamu County that often displaces many local people from their homes.

Mr Mohamed Awer — Chief Executive Officer, WWF-Kenya, at the newly-launched Lamu Emergency Operation Centre. The centre will be a focal point for disaster preparedness and response for the whole of Lamu County. PHOTO | FAITH TANUI | WWF-KENYA

Using technology and data, this centre will analyze and simplify scientific information for timely sharing with the community, enabling early warning and action.

The disaster management centre was established with funding from F. Hoffman La Rouche Ltd.

Mr Isaac Awuondo — Chairman of Board, WWF-Kenya, plants a ceremonial tree during the handover of the Lamu Emergency Centre to the County on Thursday, 14 December 2023. PHOTO | FAITH TANUI | WWF-KENYA

By Faith Tanui.