ODM initiates disaster response task force for flood victims, first consignment of donations

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May 11, 2024
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has announced the initiation of the party’s Disaster Response Committee in solidarity with flood victims.

In its statement, the party said the first consignment of donations will be flagged off at Chungwa House on Tuesday, May 14, at 10 am.

The party has called on well-wishers who wish to join the efforts to contribute items such as packed maize flour, rice, beans, and cooking oil for food items and blankets, mattresses, and housing prefabs for non-food items.

“On Tuesday, May 14th at 10 am, we will be flagging off this consignment at Chungwa House. We extend a warm invitation to all esteemed members of ODM to attend this brief event.

“We have established a warehouse at Chungwa House for this purpose. We invite those who can contribute any of the items above to do so at Chungwa House. Our team will be available to receive you, your friends, and your gifts at any time,” a statement from the party reads in parts.

Fellow Kenyans

We are pleased to announce the initiation of the ODM Disaster Response Committee and our first consignment of donations.

On Tuesday, May 14th at 10am, we will be flagging off this consignment at Chungwa House. We extend a warm invitation to all esteemed members…
— The ODM Party (@TheODMparty) May 11, 2024

At the same time, the Raila Odinga-led party confirmed the launch of the Mathare Flood Disaster Fund Appeal for flood victims in Mathare.

The project aimed at raising funds to settle victims of floods, cater for the funeral expenses of those killed in the floods and medical expenses for those injured was launched by the area Member of Parliament (MP) Anthony Oluoch at the Mathare DCC office.

The Mathare Flood Disaster Fund Appeal aimed at raising funds to settle victims of floods, cater for the funeral expenses of those killed in the floods and medical expenses for those injured was launched today at the Mathare DCC office by area MP Anthony Oluoch #Kenyans4Mathare pic.twitter.com/ZJhF7oL0zz
— The ODM Party (@Th eODMparty) May 11, 2024