This archive report was first published on 13 May 2020.
Kenya has been hit by severe flooding, with heavy rains causing widespread destruction and displacement across the country.
According to reports, the floods have left a trail of death and misery, with many families losing their homes and livelihoods.
One of the worst-affected areas is Suam in West Pokot County, where farmer Juliet Nafula has lost her crops to the floods.
Residents of Majengo in Tana River County are calling on the county government to repair a key bridge that was washed away by the floods.
"We are lucky that crocodiles can't attack when the water is too swift. Three canoes were recently submerged as we watched. The victims were lucky to swim across," said Mr Suleiman Hiribae, a resident of Majengo.
Construction of the Sh70 million Kitere-Gamba road has been halted due to the floods, with roads executive Stephen Wachira ordering the contractor to stop work until further notice.
Displaced persons at Chesegon area on the West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet border are in dire need of food, water, and shelter, with over 1,000 people affected by the floods.
Meanwhile, in Mandera County, Governor Ali Roba has blamed heavy rains in the Ethiopian highlands for causing flooding downstream in his devolved unit.
"In the context of Covid-19, we have concerns over inadequate makeshift structures of the displaced persons which is increasing the risk of transmission," he said.
According to regional Red Cross Manager Gitonga Mugambi, 16 people have been killed by floods in Central Kenya region, with 15,000 families displaced by flash floods.
Some 114 families displaced by floods in Emarti village in Narok County have returned to their homes, thanks to donations from well-wishers.
