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The socio-economic impact of flooding in Kenya during the long rains

“Hold your horses; the long rains have not yet started,” cautioned Dr. David Gikungu, the Director General of Kenya Meteorological Department, in a recent interview. Despite sporadic showers in parts of the country, Dr. Gikungu clarified that these were precursors, with the long rains expected to begin in late March or early April. This […]...