Heavy downpour exposes poor drainage in major towns as hundreds are left homeless

A resident of Sunlight Mwandoni, Mombasa County, wades through flooded pathways to access his house. Almost 100 families in the area have been affected by flash floods caused by the lack of a functional drainage system. [Robert Menza, Standard]

Several families have been left homeless following heavy downpours registered in various counties over the weekend.

Transport in the coastal city of Mombasa was disrupted as various roads marooned in floodwater for hours. The city experienced heavy floods in Bamburi, Utange, Ziwa La Ng'ombe, Likoni and on the island.