Break this cycle of floods deaths and destruction

Transport on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway paralysed after River Sultan Hamud burst its banks following heavy rainfall.

The tragic loss of more than 25 lives and property during the weekend downpour raises another red flag over our disaster preparedness as a nation.

Flash floods across several counties brought life to a standstill, with Nairobi bearing the heaviest brunt. Roads were submerged, vehicles swept away, homes flooded, and families left counting huge losses. What's most troubling is that such tragedies are no longer surprising. Each time floods claim lives, there's public outrage followed by appeals. After politicians tour the affected areas for photo ops, it all ends there, and the same cycle repeats.