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169 people dead, 91missing as floods wreak havoc nationwide

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An Aerial view of the area swept away by raging waters of Kijabe Dam at Maai Mahiu in Nakuru county on April 29, 2024.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

At least 169 people have lost their lives due to the devastating floods sweeping across various parts of the country.

The latest statistics from the Ministry of Interior reveal that an additional 102 individuals have been injured, with 91 still missing and countless others displaced.

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