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100 killed & thousands displaced after heavy floods in Kenya

One hundred Kenyans are dead, and approximately 30 000 have been displaced, following heavy rainfall and flooding across Kenya. The Uhuru dam in Ruiru, a town near the capital Nairobi, burst its banks early Thursday morning following heavy rainfall, the Daily Nation reported.

In Baringo South, in the Great Rift Valley, more than 70 families in the flood-prone Ng’ambo and Sintaan areas have been rendered homeless after houses were submerged in water following heavy downpours in the area and the Perkerra River bursting its banks.

River Sabaki in Kilifi County recently broke its banks thereby displacing about 1 000 people in Malindi and Magarini constituencies.

Government Spokesman Cyrus Oguna said about 30 000 people have been affected by the heavy rains.

Kenyans have been warned about further flash floods by the meteorological department and have been alerted to possible landslides.

In other news – Here is All you need to know about Somizi’s new Champopo

On Sunday the 1st of December Maison Mumm hosted the third and final installment of its #MummBrunch series at the luxury Maslow Hotel, in Sandton. Somizi, who has frequently collaborated with France’s number one champagne brand, unveiled his new limited-edition bottle, in partnership with G.H. Mumm. It has also been revealed that champagne lovers and Somizi fans can get their own bottles personally signed by the entertainer over the festive season.

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G.H. Mumm has always taken the bold approach and is well aligned with what Somizi embodies; an audacious and daring personality with a refined taste for victory. Somizi recently made a trip to the home of G.H. continue reading

Source: African News Agency (ANA)