Six people have been killed by floods and hundreds displaced as heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Nyanza.
In Kisumu, four people were swept away by floodwaters and 1,800 people have been displaced. The deaths were reported in Nyando, Nyakach, Chulaimbo and Muhoroni.
According to Kisumu County Director of Special Programmes Ruth Odinga, the region has been affected by water coming down the Rift Valley, claiming lives and destroying property. She said several rivers in the county including Nyando broke their banks.
Ms Odinga said the county has established seven relief centres for flood victims. She appealed to the national government to step in and help the victims.
“We need more boats to enable us evacuate the elderly from flooded homes,” she said.