More Deaths, Displacements as Kenya Grapples With Floods

Since March, Kenya has faced unprecedented amounts of rainfall and, consequently, raging floods that have wreaked havoc as they sweep across the country. This has led to deaths and displacement of people, as well as the destruction of croplands, leaving the East African nation facing a possible famine. The most affected parts are in the western parts of the country near Uganda, the central parts including Nairobi, and the eastern parts near the Indian Ocean. The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted more rains in the coming days, asking citizens to brace themselves for possible disasters and to stay safe. However, President William Ruto claims that his government is ready to face the situation, days after deaths and destruction caused by the floods....