She added, "We are interested in building resilience to have the ability of the community to deal with climate shocks. We are expecting Elnina, we are thinking of a bigger resilience program and take into contribution that the community must build resilience mechanism. "
Rose Njagi, emergency response UNICEF Kenya, in her part, floods has greatly affected mothers and children.
She said UNICEF will continue engaging with county governments to find ways to implement long-term solutions for climate change.
"Floods and disease outbreaks continue. We do not need to remain in response moods. We shall strengthen the linkage between development and humanitarian," said Njahi.
UNICEF is funding health in the community hard hit by the floods.
"We have been responding to floods and rains, and with sectoral support on education, child protection, social protection, sanitation, and hygiene. We are honoured to come to the ground to see the impact of the project," she added.
On his part, Red Cross Society of Kenya, West Kenya Region Maurice Onyango said the society is working closely with partners and the county Government of Busia to bridge the gap in having communities "feel better regardless of challenges they face".
At least 8,000 families affected by floods in Busia have been supported with respective humanitarian items.
"The situation is still very dire. We welcome UNICEF and UK to see how to support communities in terms of resilience," he said.
Onyango added that with the current weather focus, there is a need to prepare more on how to manage disasters.
World Vision Director Disaster Management Gerison Mwakazi added that there are long-term and emergency projects ongoing in Busia in support of flood victims.
"We are also focused on climate change intervention and protection of children and emergencies to ensure no addition to the disaster that hit them, or be made more vulnerable," said Mwakazi.
He added, "Looking at the cycle of disaster, we are grateful to have saved lives that we saved and happy for the resources we got and put a smile on the faces of children.
Mwakazi cited, "Looking at the disaster cycle, the work is not yet over. We need to help communities to cope".