Traders counting losses after flood waters destroy stock

A flooded street in Tala town, Machakos County where several businesses reported huge losses. [Erastus Mulwa, Standard]

?Thousands of traders are staring at huge loses as the impact of flooding started being felt in key commercial towns.

Dozens of business establishments in Machakos and Tala towns have been badly affected by the recent floods, with some businesses reporting up to 80 per cent losses.