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Death and destruction in three Ukambani counties

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First Lady Rachel Ruto and Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti in Athi River town on May 1, 2023. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]

The heavy rains that have been characterised by flash floods have left a trail of destruction in Ukambani counties of Makueni, Machakos and Kitui.

In Makueni, 16 people have been killed, homes destroyed by mudslides and roads rendered impassable.

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