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Lack of funds to blame for flooding

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Mombasa,Kenya: Mombasa county government has failed to control flooding in Mtopanga ward because its transport and infrastructure department has been under-funded, a committee of the local county assembly has said.

The committee on administration, county security and disaster management said bridges should be constructed to enable residents cross flooded areas during the rainy season.

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