The UN says at least 120 people have died in rain-triggered flash floods and landslides across Kenya. The UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA, cited figures from the Kenya Red Cross Society and the government. The OCHA said 72 people lost their lives after a landslide buried their houses in West Pokot County in northwestern Kenya.
The agency said heavy rains caused flash floods, mudslides and landslides in at least 31 out of 47 counties, hampering effective humanitarian response efforts in affected areas. Over 160,000 people, including nearly 18,000 who are displaced countrywide, have been affected by floods or landslides since the onset of rains in October. It said most parts of the country continue to experience above-average rainfall.
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