The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has announced that deaths, as a result of floods in the country have risen to 291.
The ministry announced that 75 Kenyans are still missing, while another 188 have so far sustained injuries.
A total of 55,631 households have been displaced and this has directly affected approximately 278,155 people.
The ministry said that the heavy rains have so far impacted over 412,763 people.
While this is the case, the government said it has set up at least 187 camps across 25 counties.
Some of the most affected counties over the last 24 hours are Busia, Wajir, Tana River, Garissa, and Lamu. For the three counties along the Tana Delta, flooding is due to heavy rains received in the Central region.
A landslide was recorded in Kiambu county.
In Nakuru county, volcanic fault lines occurred, but no casualty was reported.
About 1,967 schools have been affected by the floods.
Total health facilities have also risen to 64, reported damaged across 12 counties.
Approximately crops on 168,092 acres of land have been destroyed and 8,722 livestock dead, as a result of the floods.
The most affected sectors are Transport, Housing, Education, Health and Agriculture.
The government has continued to ensure the safety of all Kenyans is guaranteed. It has also continued to issue updates on affected areas, as well as advising Kenyans on safety measures.
