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Ruto declares Friday, May 10 a public holiday to honor flood victims

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President Willian Ruto. [Joseph Kipsang', Standard]

President William Ruto has declared Friday, May 10, a public holiday to honor flood victims.

Speaking at State House, Nairobi on Wednesday, May 8, Ruto called on all Kenyans to participate in a National tree planting exercise to mitigate the effects of climate change, which he avers has largely contributed to the flooding in the country.

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