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Trail of death and destruction as heavy rains pound country

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The flood situation in Sindo town in Homa Bay County on April 28, 2024. [James Omoro, Standard]

At least nine people have died following heavy rains pounding many parts of the country.

Three bodies were retrieved in a flooded area of Kona Punda along the Garissa-Madogo Highway as the search for the 21 missing persons entered its second day on Monday.

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