Businesses paralysed as heavy rains render West Pokot roads impassible

A rider enjoys a ride at a season river in Adurkoit village in West Pokot County. The seasonal rivers usually cause flash floods that has claimed lives and caused destruction of property. [Kevin Tunoi/Standard]

Heavy rains have rendered many roads in the county impassable.

Several bridges have been washed away, and farmers and traders unable to get to markets to sell their produce are counting their losses.