Floods, Landslides Cause Death in Kenya
At least 20 people have been confirmed dead and 26 others remain missing following raging floods and mudslides in the country's North Rift region.
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Kenya:
Floods Continue to Wreck Havoc Across the Country
The Star, 31 December 2012
Five more people have died in Pokot County as a result of mudslides and floods following heavy rains that have been experienced in various parts of the country. Read more »
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Kenya:
Floods Death Toll Rises to 18
The Star, 31 December 2012
The death toll from mudslides and floods has risen to 18 after five more people died in parts of Pokot County. 26 others are missing after mudslides swept away homes in the area.… Read more »
Residents of Lari make their way through the floods following heavy rains.
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Kenya:
Hundreds Displaced Due to Heavy Rains
The Star, 30 December 2012
Hundreds of Kenyans have been displaced after heavy rains hit most parts of the country. The weatherman has predicted that the rains will go into next year and are likely to cause… Read more »
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Kenya:
Families to Be Relocated in Baringo
The Star, 30 December 2012
More than 10,000 people will be relocated from their homes in Baringo where floods have caused rivers to burst their banks. Government officers have already issued an alert to the… Read more »
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Kenya:
Kerio Families Relocated
The Star, 30 December 2012
The death toll in the Kerio Valley Mudslide has risen to ten after two other bodies were retrieved.More than 200 families have been affected by the landslides after their houses… Read more »
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Kenya:
Ten Missing After Landslides
The Star, 30 December 2012
More than ten people are missing in Keiyo South district after yesterday's landslides that claimed more than ten lives. Keiyo South DC Arthur Bunde says 500 people have so far been… Read more »
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Kenya:
Children Buried Alive in Landslides
The Star, 29 December 2012
Eight people have been killed after floods swept away several homes in Kaptarakwa and Kocholwa villages in Keiyo South District last night. Read more »
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Kenya:
Heavy Rains Causing Havoc
The Star, 29 December 2012
Drivers have been asked to be cautious due to the heavy rainfall being experienced in several parts of the country. Kenya Red Cross has reported landslides, road cracks and fallen… Read more »
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Several people have been displaced and property marooned in water following heavy rains across the country. Read more »
