Kenya’s President William Ruto will address the nation soon as calls grow to declare the ongoing devastating floods a national emergency.
With heavy rains claiming numerous lives and displacing many, the government is on high alert, especially with the looming threat of a cyclone hitting the coastal region.
The situation has prompted urgent evacuation orders near dams and reservoirs.
Opposition leader Raila Odinga urges the president to declare the floods a national disaster to facilitate international aid.
The crisis isn’t just local; neighboring Tanzania is also bracing for the impact of Cyclone Hidaya.
(Based on information from BBC)
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