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Kenya Flooding: Hundreds Dead, 637,000 Affected; Govt Offers US$75 Aid

May 9, 2024, 04:04 AM

Severe flooding in Kenya, exacerbated by weeks of heavy rainfall, has resulted in hundreds of deaths and displaced thousands, while affecting a total of 637,000 people across East Africa. The Kenyan government, in response to the flooding, has demolished houses in flood-prone areas, offering US$75 in aid to those affected. This crisis is pushing President William Ruto's campaign promise of affordable housing forward. Nairobi, the capital, has been significantly impacted, with large areas underwater for three weeks. The UN has highlighted the humanitarian catastrophe and is intensifying efforts to assist those impacted.