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40 Kenyans killed, hundreds left homeless as heavy rains rage

Belongings of one of the families that were displaced ranging floods experienced in the area following heavy rains in the area on Wednesday night. They faulted the government of doing little to caution them against the negative effects of floods. PHOTO: KAMAU MAICHUHIE

KENYA: At least 40 people have died, dozens are injured and hundreds displaced following heavy rains experienced in the country in the last month, according to the Government.

Thursday, a four-year boy died after drowning in a quarry in Taita Taveta where he was playing with friends.

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