In 2020, Naomi’s Village suffered significant damages from a destructive flood after an earthen dam in the mountains suddenly burst. Major repairs were subsequently done to help rebuild our children’s home campus and the surrounding community. Early the morning of Monday, April 29th, after weeks of heavy rains, another disaster occurred. A blocked drainage tunnel caused a huge backup of water miles uphill. At 3 am Monday morning, approximately 400 million gallons of water burst through, demolishing homes and everything in its path as it rushed through multiple nearby villages.
While the damage hit our community hard, Naomi’s Village Home was untouched this time.
70+ Kenyans of all ages perished, and dozens remain missing. Flood water swept away hundreds of homes. Search and rescue efforts have begun around these locations, so undoubtedly the death toll will increase.
Over a hundred injured people quickly filled hospital beds in our region. With Kenya’s doctors on a months-long strike, these patients’ best chance at optimal care would be in a private hospital, which is unaffordable.
Dirt/stick homes, tin panel shanties, and stone houses with solid concrete foundations fared no differently in the path of this raging torrent. Worst of all, this happened to sleeping citizens, in the dark of night, with no rescue services available.
Recovery from this tragedy has just begun. People need clothing, food, water, counseling, spiritual support, and temporary shelter. In the days to come, there will be funeral expenses, homes to rebuild, and impassable roads and bridges to repair.
At Naomi’s Village, we are committed to helping with the restoration of our devastated community.
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