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Why Kisumu residents are staring at a bitter Christmas

Residents who sheltered at the main Kisumu County dais at Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground wade in floods after rain from the dais on December 22,2018. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

High cost of living, insecurity and thoughts of next year’s school fees have dampened the celebration spirit among Kisumu residents.

These have also been coupled with natural calamities such as floods, stubborn water hyacinth weed and strong winds that have left a trail of destruction in the city.

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