Damaged dykes scaring locals of Budalang’i

Dykes that were constructed along River Nzoia in Budalang'i to control flow of water following perennial flooding in the area. (Ignatius Odanga, Standard)

The rains are here and even as numerous Kenyans look forward to renewed farming, residents of Budalang’i Constituency in Busia are afraid the ugly ghost of floods may rear its head again.

Years back, whenever River Nzoia burst its banks, Steve Wandera and his family would be forced to relocate to higher grounds.