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20 people have been confirmed dead following Sunday Night’s heavy rain which resulted in flash floods that wiped out several homes in Kamuchiri Village Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County.
The floodwaters originated from a nearby river that broke its banks on Sunday night, according to the Kenya Red Cross.
“Several people have been taken to a health facility in Mai Mahiu due to flash floods affecting Kamuchiri Village.”
“The floodwaters are reported to have originated from a nearby river that broke its banks,” Kenya Red Cross said.
Stephen Kirui, Naivasha Police Commander confirmed the tragedy saying rescue missions were ongoing, while others have been rushed to Naivasha Hospital for treatment.
The toll may increase as the search and rescue mission goes on in the area.
The incident cut the major road from Nairobi to Mai Mahiu after heaps of rocks, mud and logs were dumped there.
Many road users were stranded for hours as rescuers responded there. Police urged motorists to avoid the route.
Heavy rains are being experienced in many parts of the country amid calls for caution. Teams from the Kenya Police, County Disaster team, Kenya Red Cross and community members are at the scene, officials said.
“The devastating effects of the rains in some of the schools are so severe that it will be imprudent to risk the lives of learners and staff before water-tight measures are put in place to ensure adequate safety of all affected school communities”
“Based on this assessment, the Ministry of Education has resolved to postpone the reopening of all primary and secondary schools by one week, to Monday, May 6, 2024,” the statement reads.
He also said that his Ministry is working with the relevant agencies to put in place measures to mitigate the adverse effects of the rain.
He added that they will also give regular updates on all developments relating to the education sector.