In response to ongoing devastating floods in Kenya, which have resulted in the deaths of 238 people and affected 637,000, displacing thousands, President William Ruto has declared Friday a public holiday dedicated to mourning the victims and planting trees to combat climate change. The government has also demolished houses in flood-prone areas, providing US$75 in aid to those affected. The floods, exacerbated by torrential rains following years of drought, have highlighted the urgent need for climate action and have pushed forward Ruto's controversial affordable housing campaign promise.
Kenya declares Friday a public holiday to plant trees as it seeks to fight climate change that’s led to floods after years of drought https://t.co/f2FIytllVN
East Africa is bracing for more floods, as torrential rain after years of drought deliver a reminder of the threat created by climate change. @OndiroOganga has more on the story https://t.co/DdhBE3WDYg https://t.co/sApVnjE6R2
Weeks of heavy rainfall & flooding in East Africa has affected 637,000 people, resulting in widespread displacement. @UNmigration is providing assistance and calling for greater efforts to help those impacted by the climate crisis. https://t.co/yQA3ADxVsO
Flooding continues in Kenya Much of the capital Nairobi has been under water for the third week. The authorities are talking about a humanitarian catastrophe. https://t.co/UQzWlUiyVx
Kenya's President William Ruto has declared Friday a public holiday to mourn the 238 people who have died due to ongoing flooding. https://t.co/cco8suyBQX
Kenya mourns flood victims with public holiday and tree planting initiative https://t.co/6xCHHNZ9Mw https://t.co/qfPqTLJwAi
Kenya declares Friday a public holiday to plant trees as it seeks to fight climate change that’s led to floods and torrential rains after years of drought https://t.co/gVUapWzQiB
Friday May 10 gazetted as a public holiday to remember the people who have died during the floods, President Ruto announces.
Flooding in Kenya that’s killed hundreds of people and displaced thousands more is helping President William Ruto push one of his controversial campaign promises: affordable housing https://t.co/NrYcXFqlt1
Anguish as Kenya's government demolishes houses in flood-prone areas and offers US$75 in aid https://t.co/54WnE7Txlg