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Originally published by KBC Top Storiestop
May 10, 2026
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Tales of suffering: Garissa, Tana River residents endure perennial floods
For the majority of Kenyans, rainfall is often a source of celebration, signalling a new season for planting crops, growing pasture, and harvesting water for commercial, domestic, or livestock use. For many, the rains provide an opportunity to secure livelihoods through agricultu..
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Residents in Garissa and Tana River Counties are facing severe hardships due to perennial floods, exacerbated by displacement, destroyed livelihoods, and disrupted education.
- At least 1,000 households in Garissa Township have been displaced, with over 60,000 others at risk.
- Affected residents are camping at the Farmer Training Centre (FTC), Hyuga, and Police Training Centre internal displacement camps, appealing for urgent aid.
- Flooding is caused by heavy rainfall upstream and controlled water releases from the seven folk dams along the Tana River, impacting areas like Ziwani and Bakuyu villages.
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