At least three people have died after being swept away by flash floods in Rangwa East in Suba South Constituency.
The Sunday afternoon incident also left several people counting their losses after water destroyed their property.
The dead included a woman and two children aged five and eight who belonged to the same family. They died near Kisaku area in Homa Bay County.
Floods: Azimio accuses government of neglecting Kenyans Several feared dead as boat capsizes in Tana RiverWitnesses said they were on their way to the nearby Sindo market when the raging waters suddenly appeared and swept them away.
County Commissioner Moses Lilan said his office was working with other agencies to help displaced families find shelter and food.
'We have started mobilising resources to help displaced families. We are also advising families living on the lower side of the town to move to higher ground,' he said.
Suba South MP Caroli Omondi sent his condolences to the bereaved families.
'May you find the grace, courage and strength to bear this tragic loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers,' he said. Mr Omondi said he had informed the relevant national and county government authorities about the accident.
Government postpones opening of schools Education CS Ezekiel Machogu says some schools have been adversely affected by floods. Reality check: Government to reduce budget by Sh350bn Experts warn State may have to cut spending unless it goes big on taxation. Several feared dead as boat capsizes in Tana River The victims were crossing a flooded area from Madogo to Garissa town.
