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Two children die, 6 hospitalised in wake of heavy rainfall in Makindu

More than 20 families were left homeless as the rains continue to wreck havoc in the region. [Stephen Nzioka, Standard]

Two children were killed in floods-related accidents with six others hospitalized in Makindu Level 4 hospital after their houses were swept away by flash floods in the ongoing heavy downpour.

The accidents were reported in Kamboo and Syumile villages, Makindu, Makueni County.

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