It is a tragic case of entire villages marooned or wiped out altogether as water takes charge of long-cherished human settlements and economic activities. Floods in Taveta Sub-county has displaced about 3,000 people and marooned villages and health facilities. According to the Kenya Red Cross Society, over 3,000 people require relief supplies. Tana River County Commissioner Oningoi ole Sosio asked those living along the river banks to move to higher grounds. The most affected areas include Mororo village, Ziwani, Bakuyu in Madogo division of Tana River on the border with Garissa.

Source: Standard Digital April 28, 2018 07:07 UTC