700 people stranded in Isiolo villages after floods

Ewaso Nyiro River that has burst its banks. At least 700 people are stranded in villages near the river in Isiolo County after heavy rains cut off roads. (PHOTO: COURTESY OF RED CROSS)

KENYA: At least 700 people are stranded in their villages in Isiolo County after heavy rains cut off roads, the Kenya Red Cross Society has said.

Among those threatened with starvation and disease because they cannot get food, and they cannot go to hospital are 620 children who are under five years and 48 expectant and lactating mothers.