Is Masinga dam the next Kenyan tragedy?

According to the Kenyan Government, Masinga Dam will start overflowing anytime between now and Friday 18.

Dam failures are comparatively rare but can cause immense damages and loss of lives when they occur. Case in point is the recent Patel dam tragedy in Solai which killed 48 people after breaking its banks.

A dam is a barrier across flowing water which obstructs, directs or slows down the flow, often creating a reservoir, lake or impoundments.