Families left homeless in Homa Bay after hailstorm

Residents of Kochia Location counting losses after a strong wind left them homeless. 71 families were affected with property worth more than sh40m destroyed. PHOTO: JAMES OMORO

KENYA: At least 71 families were rendered homeless after strong winds blew their houses away in Homa Bay County.

The incident occurred in numerous villages in West Kochia, Rangwe constituency on Saturday evening. Victims said the incident occurred at 6pm ahead of a heavy downpour.