Following heavy floods on Monday night, over 100 families from Ngurubani in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, were forced to flee their homes, with 13 houses destroyed.
The families were forced to seek refuge at a local private school.
According to Tebere ward MCA Peter Karinga, who has housed them in his private school, the floods occurred when the Thiba River broke its banks due to heavy rains.
“I have given them food but I don't know what I will do tomorrow. I need help because there is even fear of diseases outbreak,” Karinga said.
The heavy rains and flooding began on Monday night, causing residents and traders at Maisha Kamili, Mwea rice mill, and those living near Wanguru stadium to lose property worth millions.
“This is due to the poor drainage system because it is not the first time this happens in Maisha Kamili and other parts of Ngurubani town. We have been talking about this problem, something must be done by the county government of Kirinyaga and the national government,” David maina, a trader in Ngurubani town said.
Ngurubani residents said floods swept through their houses and they lost most of their household items.
Around 13 families were left homeless in Kirinyaga Central after their homes were destroyed.
According to Kirinyaga Central Member of Parliament Gachoki Gitari, the families affected are from Kanyekiine Ward.
Martin Kagunda, the Kirinyaga County Red Cross coordinator, has urged residents to relocate to safer areas.