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Current Feed ContentKENYA: Thousands affected as floods submerge farmsNAIROBI Wednesday, November 05, 2008 (IRIN) - Thousands of people have been affected after flash floods submerged hundreds of hectares of farmland in the north-eastern region of Mandera about a month after floods displaced hundreds of families in the region. "The farmland supports some 1,200 families, whose livelihoods and food security now hang in the balance," said the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS). About 600 hectares of farmland are under water in the divisions of Rhamu and Rhamu Dimtu,...Girl, 10, commits suicideA ten (10) year old girl and former student (name withheld) at Gola Fortunate Primary School in Old Jeshwang, on Saturday afternoon, committed suicide after hanging herself in her bathroom. According to sources close to the family, there is no clear reason which may force her to commit suicide, adding that the incident was a surprise to them. Sources also told the Daily Observer that it was around 3:00 pm (lunch time) that the deceased was called for lunch and she said she was... |
