The raging waters of the Kijabe Hills that killed at least 46 people.
Photo credit: Eric Matara | Nation Media Group Nation Media Group Article RelatedThe tragedy at Mai Mahiu that killed at least 48 people could have been prevented if government agencies had acted promptly to drain the floodwaters that had collected at the Old Kijabe railway tunnel when the rains started.
An investigation by the can reveal that the tunnel began filling with water the previous week, with some residents being warned of the impending danger.
According to Zachary Maina, leader of the Nyumba Kumi Initiative in the Old Kijabe area, concerns about the swollen waters were raised early last week, but little action was taken to prevent a disaster.
More than 90 missing after floods Kindiki At least 169 people have died across Kenya from heavy rains and flooding since last month.
Revealed: Maai Mahiu tragedy was caused by man-made gulley Raging waters also destroyed part of the Nairobi-Nakuru railway line. Maai Mahiu tragedy: At least 10 people killed, families displaced Police say several people could be trapped in the mud. 21 still in hospital after Mai Mahiu tragedy Among the injured are 10 men, nine women and two children who were saved by the swift action of responders.Its free!
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