Over 100 families flee homes as floods rock Kirinyaga

The families were forced to seek refuge in a local private school. 

According to Tebere ward MCA Peter Karinga who has housed them in his private school, the floods occurred after river Thiba broke its banks following heavy rains.

“I have given them food but I don't know what I will do tomorrow. I need help because there is even fear of diseases outbreak,” Karinga said. 

The heavy rains and flooding started on Monday night where residents and traders at Maisha Kamili ,Mwea rice mill and those living near Wanguru stadium lost property worth millions. 

“This is due to the poor drainage system because it is not the first time this happens in Maisha Kamili and other parts of Ngurubani town. We have been talking about this problem, something must be done by the county government of Kirinyaga and the national government,” David maina, a trader in Ngurubani town said.

Ngurubani residents said floods swept through their houses and they lost most of their household items.

In Kirinyaga Central about 13 families were also left homeless after their houses were destroyed.

According to Kirinyaga Central Member of Parliament Gachoki Gitari the, affected families are from Kanyekiine ward. 

Kirinyaga County Red cross coordinator Martin Kagunda has urged the residents to move to safer grounds.