Kenya says COVID-19 outbreak disrupts progress in managing disasters


By UnreguserYang Zhen
  • World
  • Wednesday, 14 Oct 2020

NAIROBI, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Kenya said on Tuesday that the outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted all progress towards strengthening the management of disasters for enhanced community resilience.

Charles Owino, director of National Disaster Operation Center in the Ministry of Interior, said that the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected most socio-economic sectors in disaster management in the country.

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Trump to become the first elected politician honoured with two state visits to UK, The Telegraph reports
Migrant crisis pushes U.S. homelessness to record high in 2024
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ says
Most Americans blame insurance profits, denials alongside killer in UHC CEO death: poll
Italy approves sale of aviation firm Piaggio Aerospace to T�rkiye
Nigeria's army says airstrike on Lakurawa group killed 10 civilians
2025 climate forecast warns of winter danger in U.S.
US imposes sanctions on Georgian ex-prime minister, billionaire Ivanishvili
Seminar held in Zambia to enhance labor relations between Chinese enterprises, local employees
Turkey to allow pro-Kurdish party to visit jailed militant leader

Others Also Read