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Transport between Kiambu, Machakos paralysed as River Athi burst its banks

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Residents stranded after River Athi burst its banks. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]

Transport at the border of Kiambu and Machakos counties has been paralysed for days after River Athi burst its banks.

The river overran the main bridge at Donyo Sabuk, cutting off transport between the two counties.

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