Heavy rainfall affects hundreds of households in Kenya

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Heavy rainfall affects hundreds of households in Kenya
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At least 323 households in Thiba, Mwea West subcounty in Kirinyaga have been adversely affected by heavy rainfall. The Kenya Red Cross Society has provided essential items to support the affected families.

The Kenya Red Cross Society says at least 323 households in Thiba, Mwea West subcounty in Kirinyaga have been adversely affected by heavy rainfall experienced in the past few days."Yesterday, we managed to register and support a good portion of them with essential items such as mosquito nets, blankets, sleeping mats, kitchen sets, and soap," the Red Cross said in a statement.

Areas including the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, Rift Valley, South-eastern lowlands, Coast, North-eastern, and North-western Kenya are to be affected. However, high daytime temperatures are anticipated in several counties such as Turkana, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Isiolo, Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa, and Kwale.). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material,, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons.

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