NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT UNIT
(NDMU)
THE ROLE OF NDMU IN MANAGING DISASTERS IN
KENYA
PRESENTATION TO KENYA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Presented by: Mr. Pius Masai Mwachi, EMT, SP
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NDMU OVERVIEW
• In the past, Kenya has experienced many hazardous and
emergency events that led to loss of lives, displacement
of people, property destruction and damage to the
environment.
• The constitution of Kenya 2010 defines Emergency and
Disaster Management and clearly outlines the roles of
the National and County Governments in this respect.
(4th Schedule, article 185 (2) part 1 clause 24 and part II
clause 12).
• The Ministry of Interior is given the role of policy
making for Emergency and Disaster Management by the
Executive Order No. 2/2013.
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Overview cont’d
• On 8th of August 2013, a new entity, the National
Disaster Management Unit (NDMU), was established
by a Presidential Directive (CAB/NSC/14/2/32) as,
“an effective and competent Disaster Management
Unit with an established command structure,
budged and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
benchmarked with the best practices, ” to provide
overall leadership, coordination, command and
control before, during and after Emergencies and
Disasters in the Country while working with
stakeholders”
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Overview cont’d
• NDMU is an Inter-Agency and NPS is the lead agency.
• On its inception, NDMU together with stakeholders, partners,
NGOs, INGOs and Government line Ministries, formulated the
National Emergencies / Disasters Response plan and Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs) which was signed on 27th June, 2014
by the CS – MICNG as a National working document.
• The National Emergency Response plan & SOPs;
– Gives NDMU overall leadership for preparedness, Mitigation,
Response and Recovery to natural and human-made hazards.
– Focuses to administer a comprehensive Emergency/Disaster
programme in collaboration with stakeholders in order to save
lives, protect property and safeguard development gains.
– Recognizes the existence of other National and County
contingency plans
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Overview cont’d
– Is anchored in the medium term plan (MTP) phase two of vision
2030 where it promotes safety, security and protecting Kenyan
assets from adverse impacts of hazards and disasters.
– Is aligned to the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Interior
and Coordination of National Government and protects social,
economic and political pillars of our country
– It provides a clear leadership, command, control and coordinated
approach to disaster mitigation, prevention, preparedness,
response and recovery.
• The SOPs;
– Provides s strategic, operational and tactical guide for NDMU,
MDAs, and private partners during emergencies in the Country
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NRP & SOPs
• Full Version
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• Summarized Version
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NRP & SOPs Cont’d
• The NRP and SOPs is built on our past experience
with new initiatives aligned with technological
advancements.
• NB – Kenya has adopted Incident Command
System (ICS) as an on-site inter-agency
management structure for emergencies and
disasters.
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NDMU VISION, MISSION & OBJECTIVE
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Vision
To be the leading Emergency and Disaster Management unit in
the region and beyond.
Mission
To effectively prepare for and respond to Disasters and
Emergencies, manage recovery and mitigation efforts in
Kenya, in collaboration with other stakeholders in order to
save lives, minimize loss of property and to protect the
environment.
Objective
To administer a comprehensive Emergency/Disaster
programmes in collaboration with stakeholders in order to save
lives, protect property and safeguard developmental gains
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NDMU MANDATE
Overall leadership, coordination, command and
control of Disaster Management efforts.
Mobilization of resources & foster collaboration and
partnership with other agencies in DRM
Planning and budgeting
Training and capacity development of personnel
Facilitating Research on aspects/trends of DM
Monitoring and Evaluation of DRR Programs and
activities
Liaison with line Government Ministries on National
Response efforts, private companies’ equipment hiring
and compensation.
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NDMU CORE VALUES
Pro-activeness;
Effectiveness;
Professionalism;
Integrity;
Teamwork;
Impartiality; and
Innovativeness;
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NDMU ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
• National Level (Hqs – Embakasi eastern by pass
next to G.S.U training school. Liaison offices at
Vigilance Annex 3rd floor)
• County & Sub-county Level (NDMU County
coordinators and DM committee)
• Community Level
• Stakeholders
• Partners
• Volunteers
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KENYA DM STRUCTURE
NATIONAL LEVEL
( Min. of Interior – Inter-Agency)
LINE GOVT. MINISTRIES
COUNTY Govt. DISASTER
COMMITTEES
STAKEHOLDERS /
PARTNERS
SUB-COUNTY DISASTER
COMMITTEES
COMMUNITY
/VOLUNTEERS
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NDMU MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
DIRECTOR NDMU
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
NDMU
RESEARCH
MONITORING
AND
EVALUATION
INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT
AND
COMMUNICATION
RESPONSE
RELIEF
AND
RECOVERY
FINANCE
HUMAN
RESOURCE
AND ADMIN
RISK
REDUCTION
AND
PREPAREDNESS
MITIGATION
RESETTLEMENT
AND PEACE
BUILDING
COUNTY DISASTER
MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEES
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NDMU will manage all disasters in the country before,
during and after occurrence as per delegated authority.
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Mitigation - Minimizing the effects of disaster.
Examples: building codes and zoning (cordon); vulnerability analysis;
public awareness.
Preparedness - Planning how to respond by contigencies.
Examples: preparedness plans; emergency exercises & drills/training; early
warning systems.
Response - Efforts to minimize the hazards created by a disaster.
Examples: search and rescue; evacuation, emergency relief.
Recovery - Returning the community to normal.
Examples: temporary housing; grants; medical care, supply of food & nonfood items. “ Build Back Better”
Focus 80% of resources /activities on Mitigation & Preparedness while
20% response /recovery
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INCIDENT COMMAND POST SETT AT
HURUMA
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PRESS BRIEFING BY PIO AT HURUMA
BULINDING COLLAPSED
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MULT ANGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
WORKING AT HURUMA BULIDING
COLLAPSE
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SEARCH & RESCUE AT HURUMA
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MEDIC RESCUE A VICTIM AT HURUMA
BULIDING
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KRCS MEDIA BRIEFING
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FIRE DRILLS CONDUCTED BY
DIFFERENT STAKE HOLDRES
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MULIT AGENCY BRIEFING BEFOR
STARTING THE FIRE DRILS
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SITE CLAERANCE BY BOMB EXPERTS
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COLLAPSE SITE AT HURUMA
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BABY RESCUED ALIVE IN HURUMA
INCIDENT
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COLLAPSED STRUCTURE
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FIRE DRILS DEMONSTRATIONS
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SEARCH AND RESCUE OPARATION IN
NAIROBI RIVER
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Contact
NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT UNIT
• Telephone:
• +254 772 940 611, +254 772 940 579
• P. O. Box 30083 –00100 or 44249 - 00100
• Email: [email protected]
Nairobi, Kenya
• Website: www.disastermanagement.go.ke
• Emergency Numbers: 999, 911, 112 among
others from the inter-agencies
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