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Midnight storm kills one in Siaya, leaves 200 villagers homeless

Children play under a collapsed roof top following a heavy windstorm that left a trail of destruction in Mageta island. PHOTO/ISAIAH GWENGI.

SIAYA COUNTY: One person was confirmed dead and at least 200 families were rendered homeless following a heavy storm in Mahanga sub-location, Mageta Island of Siaya County on Sunday.

The windstorm which started sometimes past midnight is said to have blown off roof tops and swept away crops along the beaches.

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