Floods crisis should make us unite, pursue resilient future

Kenya Red Cross personnel assist a family affected by floods in Eldas Sub-county, Wajir County. [Victor Ogalle, Standard]

In the heart of East Africa where the ambitions of progress meet the unforgiving forces of nature, Kenya is grappling with a crisis of monumental proportions - El Nino rains. As the torrential rains continue to pound, the nation finds itself in the grip of a formidable adversary of floodwaters. Since October, relentless rainfall has triggered widespread flooding, transforming serene rivers into raging torrents that spill over their banks. The repercussions of this natural calamity are profound, affecting communities, agriculture and infrastructure.