Flood Crisis: Evacuations underway as Kisumu, Tana River, Uasin Gishu counties put on high alert

Evacuation of over 900 students from Ahero Girls Secondary School in Kisumu, affected by the ongoing flooding crisis, is underway. The government has issued a flood warning along rivers in Kisumu, Tana River and Uasin Gishu counties. The Kenya Red Cross, which is coordinating the..

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Heavy rainfall has triggered a severe flood crisis across multiple Kenyan counties, prompting urgent evacuations and high alert warnings.

Over 900 students are being evacuated from Ahero Girls Secondary School in Kisumu County due to the overflow of River Nyando.
The Kenya Red Cross is coordinating rescue efforts, describing the situation as "grim" as rivers continue to rise in Kisumu, Tana River, and Uasin Gishu counties.
Concerns are growing over potential waterborne diseases as a week of continued rainfall is forecast, with roads like the Kericho–Kisumu Road facing closure and re-opening.

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