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Nyandarua residents appeal for help as floodwaters sweep away homes

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At least 20 families in Mukungi and Mwinjoyo villages in Kinangop, Nyandarua County have been rendered homeless following heavy rains accompanied by hailstones on Monday evening. [James Munyeki, Standard]

More than 20 families in Mukungi and Mwinjoyo villages in Kinangop, Nyandarua County were on Monday left homeless after their houses were swept away by raging flood waters following heavy rains.

Although there were no fatalities or injuries reported, the heavy rains accompanied by hailstones affected electricity supply in the area forcing residents to spend the night in the dark.

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