42 killed, thousands displaced as rains wreak havoc

Death toll rises to 42 as floods wreak havoc countrywide following heavy downpour, CS Geoffrey Ruku confirms; 26 killed in Nairobi, 10 in Eastern...

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Heavy rains across Kenya have resulted in a tragic death toll of 42, with thousands displaced. Nairobi County is reported as the hardest-hit region.

A total of 42 deaths have been confirmed, with 26 fatalities recorded in Nairobi.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku provided the updated figures, highlighting a heightened search operation involving the Red Cross and the Kenya Defence Force.
Over 50,000 people have been displaced from their homes due to the flooding.

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