Yatta MP - Robert Basil Warns Kenyans Against Crossing Flooded Rivers.

Robert Ngui Basil - MP , Yatta Constituency has urged Kenyans not to cross swollen rivers during the ongoing rains.

Speaking to RADA TV KENYA on Monday, Basil warned Kenyans to heed a government advisory against attempting to cross swollen rivers, especially during this rainy season. 

He cautioned motorists against crossing flooded rivers, saying they'll be risking their lives and that of their passengers.

He called on Kenyans to always wait until water levels drop to normal before attempting to cross flooded rivers.

"I'm calling on all Kenyans. Let's be cautious when crossing rivers. Let's not cross swollen rivers. Don't risk your lives.To all drivers, be cautious when crossing rivers. Don't risk your lives and that of your passengers , " said Basil

The MP , Robert Basil, also asked parents to protect their children from raging waters, occasioned by the ongoing heavy rains.

He indeed warned parents that since their children have closed schools for the April holiday, they should keep safeguarding and stop them from loitering along the rivers and bridges.

The upcoming Connected Africa Summit 2024 will be a great platform for Africa to deliberate on policy, legal and regulatory matters of ICT.

Speaking during a media briefing held at Uhuru Gardens, the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, Mr. Eliud Owalo espoused that the Summit will offer a rare opportunity for key stakeholders to share ideas on technological innovations and benchmarking on Africa's best case practices.

The CS appreciated the support of key partners who have sponsored the Connected Africa Summit and pointed out the important role played by the private sector in digital transformation.

His sentiments were echoed by the ICT and Digital Economy Principal Secretary, Eng. John Tanui, who called upon the private sector to continue supporting the Government in planning of Connected Africa Summits in future.

In attendance were ICTA Board Chair Mr. Sylvanus Maritim, ICTA CEO Stanley Kamanguya, ICTA Board members, ODPC Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, KONZA Technopolis CEO John Okwiri, KIMC CEO Peter Wakoli, Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board CEO Lilian Kimeto, Senior officials from the Ministry, stakeholders and partners from the private sector.

Partners present were from Team Europe, Safaricom, Huawei, Cisco, Aws, Amazon, among others.