Over 3,000 people displaced by floods in Tana River county

More than 3000 families in Tarassa, Tana Delta displaced by floods caused after River Tana burst its banks. Hudnreds of learners have been forced to skip school as they cannot cross the swollen river to access education. The most affected is Odole Primary and Junior school which has lost almost half of its population of 700 learners. According to the Kenya Redcross respone team, the humanitarian crisis dating back to April this year is becoming dire as many families are now stuck in IDP camps having lost their homes and sources of livelihoods