Kenya has been hit hard by days of torrential rains, resulting in at least 32 fatalities, 15 injuries, and over 40,000 people being displaced, as reported by officials. The flooding has also led to the death of nearly 1,000 farm animals and the destruction of thousands of acres of crops. More rain is expected in the country in the upcoming days.
The heavy rains started in March…
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