Kenya: 132 dead, over 300,000 people affected by floods

Government spokesman Cyrus Oguna said that floods that have left a trail of destruction in various parts of the country have claimed over 100 lives. “Those that have lost their lives as of yesterday are 132, should there be any casualty last night, that number has not been incorporated in this,” he said.
Briefing on the current heavy rains, he said that more than 300,000 people have been affected by floods countrywide as heavy rains continue to pound various parts of the country.
“Approximately 330,000 people have been adversely affected across the country and 17,000 have been displaced,” said Government Spokesman Cyrus Oguna in a briefing.
He added that 11,000 livestock have been swept away and crops of unknown value have been destroyed after undetermined acres of farmland submerged.
Oguna has disputed reports saying that the death toll from the West Pokot landslide is over 50, instead putting the number at 46.
“As of two days ago, 36 bodies had been recovered and because of the duration of time since the disaster happened nine days ago, it is unlikely that seven people who have not been recovered are still alive,” Oguna highlighted.
In response to the situation, Oguna said that the government has offered support to the flood victims and evacuated them to a safer place.