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Ironically, the need for boats in Nairobi became apparent when the water vessels were used to rescue people marooned by floodwater in several areas
Ruto also declared that Friday, May 10, is a public holiday to remember Kenyans adversely affected by climate change.
The LSK says most of this destruction happened because the government failed to disseminate adequate information and put together a contingency plan.
A total of 174 people have been reported wounded, 75 missing, and 47,000 families, or 235,000 people, displaced.
Flash floods in the March–May long rain season have left at least 229 dead, thousands displaced and living in camps, and massive property damage.
The government said that all members of the public affected by this directive will be notified by the end of the day on Wednesday.
On Monday, 71 people died after houses and vehicles were swept away in flash floods in Mai Mahiu, Naivasha.
Government sources say a record 300 people have lost their lives, with 185,297 individuals displaced by the floods.