Today is National Tree Growing Day in Kenya – a brand new public holiday. Continued flooding in Kenya has left hundreds dead and nearly a quarter million homeless along with extensive infrastructure damage.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has moved to gazette Friday May 10th 2024, as a public holiday following a declaration by President William Ruto.
Ruto made the declaration on May 8th during a meeting with grassroots leaders from Laikipia North and Kajiado Central at State House. He said the day will be for honoring those who have lost their lives due to the floods.
To provide shelter and support, the government has established 167 camps across 22 counties, accommodating approximately 70,000 people. The heavy rains have impacted over 285,000 individuals, and nearly 2,000 schools have been affected.
Forecasters predict continued heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in 20 counties, including areas around Lake Victoria, Western, Central, and the Coast.
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On this day in 1985, All girl group The Go-Go’s announced they were breaking up. The members went on to enjoy solo success, (Belinda Carlisle and Jane Wiedlin) and the group reformed in the late 90s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOGEyBeoBGM
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