Farmers in central Kenya count losses as heavy rains pound region

A degraded section of Kairuni road in Chogoria ward, Tharaka Nithi County. The ongoing rains in Mount Kenya region wreaked havoc on many roads. PHOTO: PETER MUTHOMI/STANDARD

NYERI: The onset of the long rains has brought untold suffering to residents of most rural areas in Central Kenya.

Since the rains started a week ago, most of the roads, which are under county governments, have become impassable.