One killed, scores displaced as downpour wreaks havoc

A home that was destroyed by a mudslide in Mathioya, Murang'a this week following heavy rains. [Boniface Gikandi, Standard]

Heavy rains have been recorded in different parts of the country, with fatalities being reported in some areas.

In Kakamega town, Lucia Lysine was killed at Mwiyala area by lightning on Friday evening. “We heard an ear-splitting bang from outside followed by a blinding light, which was accompanied by flames of fire that struck him. He fell on the floor writhing in pain and died a few minutes later,” said Laban Lihanda, her son.