According to the authorities, at least six more people have died as a result of the ongoing El Nino rains in various parts of the country, bringing the total death toll to 160.

In a press conference on Tuesday, Government Spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura stated that the deaths occurred in the counties of Kilifi (1), Taita Taveta (3), Narok (1), and Homa Bay (1).

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According to Dr. Mwaura, a total of 529,120 persons from 105,824 families have been displaced, necessitating the establishment of 9 new camps in Tana River (5), Migori (1), Homa Bay (1), and Voi (2).

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“Weather forecasts indicate continued rainfall in the Central Highlands, Western Kenya. Lake Victoria Basin, South-Eastern lowlands, and the Coast this week (5th-11th December). Conversely, dry conditions are expected in North-Eastern and North-Western Kenya except Garissa where occasional rainfall is anticipated,” he stated.

“The impact on infrastructure is significant, with numerous roads rendered impassable, disrupting transportation of people and relief efforts. For instance, Ambalo, Laaqi and Badan Rero areas of Sololo sub-county in Marsabit County are completely marooned.”

PHOTO | COURTESY floods

The Government Spokesperson went on to say that the heavy floods have also harmed school infrastructure in at least 17 counties, including Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Embu, Garissa, Homa Bay, Kiambu, Kilifi, Kisii, Meru, Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru, Samburu, Murang'a, Taita Taveta, Tana River, and West Pokot.

Thirty-six schools were swamped, 31 were rendered inaccessible, five hosted displaced people, 28 were left without learning and teaching resources due to destruction, and 16 reported contaminated water sources.

PHOTO | COURTESY heavy rains

Dr. Mwaura further stated that the extreme flooding has produced a Cholera outbreak in Lamu County, where three people have died out of a total of 105 people afflicted.

“A concerted push to distribute essential supplies, including food and non-food items, continues by road and through airlifts and airdrops in inaccessible areas in 19 affected counties. Evacuation efforts are also ongoing, with Kenya Navy Boats and Kenya Coast Guard Services mobilized under the ‘Dhibiti Mafuriko’ operation,” he noted.

“We urge citizens to remain vigilant, adhere to safety guidelines, and stay informed about weather alerts, especially in flood-prone regions.”