UNISDR and the CIMA Research Foundation developed a multi-hazard probabilistic risk profile for Kenya, with a special focus on floods and drought. CIMA representatives presented the country profile of Kenya as a comprehensive overview of hazards, risk and the exposure of assets, with some consideration of the changing climate trends and the socio-economic context, over the next 50 years.

Mohamoud Saleh, in charge of Reforms at the Ministry of Interior, concluded the workshop by praising the attendees for their active participation. Mr. Saleh highlighted the importance of disaster risk management and confirmed that the topics covered during the workshop would bring a critical resource to enhance risk knowledge and understanding of risk modelling and risk management.

Participants emphasized the need to reinvigorate the National Platform of Kenya for multi-stakeholder engagement and smooth implementation of disaster risk management initiatives in the country.

In line with recommendations made in the Sendai Framework – the global roadmap for disaster risk reduction – a National Disaster Risk Management Policy was adopted by the cabinet in last August and a Disaster Risk Management Bill (2018) is currently under discussion by Parliament.

In his concluding remarks, Amjad Abbashar, Chief of UNISDR Regional Office for Africa, reiterated UNISDR’s continued support to the government of Kenya to streamline the coordination of DRR programmes at all levels.

Date:

21 Sep 2018

Sources:

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa (UNISDR AF)

Themes:

Capacity Development, Community-based DRR, Risk Identification & Assessment, Disaster Risk Management

Countries:

Kenya

Regions:

Africa