Floods and landslides kill at least 18 in Kenya
Summary
Heavy rains in Kenya caused floods and landslides that killed at least 18 people. The disasters affected several counties, damaged property, and forced some families to leave their homes.Key Facts
- At least 18 people died from floods and landslides in central and eastern Kenya.
- The affected counties include Tharaka Nithi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Kiambu.
- Flooding caused streets in Nairobi to overflow, disrupting travel and business.
- Local traders protested over damaged roads that hurt their businesses.
- Health officials warned about waterborne diseases due to the rains.
- Crop and farmland damage is expected across the country.
- This is the second deadly flood in Kenya within two months; March floods killed at least 37.
- Experts link worsening weather to human-caused climate change affecting East Africa.
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