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Ruto: Kenyans in flood-prone areas to be evacuated

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President William Ruto during the opening of the Bunge Towers in Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Kenyans in flood-prone areas will be evacuated to safer grounds, President William Ruto has said.

Speaking during the re-opening of Bunge Towers on Thursday, April 25, Ruto said this will ensure fewer casualties even as heavy rains continue to pound the country.

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