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Floods effect as of May 5, 2024

Mwaura said approximately 212,630 persons from 42,526 households have been displaced.

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by PURITY WANGUI

News06 May 2024 - 06:45

In Summary


  • Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the ongoing flooding left 164 people with injuries while 72 others are currently reported missing.
  • Cumulatively, he said 223,198 people have been affected by floods countrywide.

Nine people died over the last 36 hours due to floods-related incidences bringing the national death toll to 228.

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the ongoing flooding also left 164 people with injuries while 72 others are currently reported missing.

In a statement on Sunday, Mwaura said approximately 212,630 persons from 42,526 households have been displaced.

Cumulatively, he said 223,198 people have been affected by floods countrywide.

"The government conveys its heartfelt condolences to friends and families who have lost their loved ones," Mwaura said.

On Saturday, two more bodies were discovered following the Mai Mahiu flood tragedy raising the death toll to 58, police reported.



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