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‘Singa-pour’ of Africa is doing the most: When it rains, Nairobi sinks

By By Betty NjeruOctober 4, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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Heavy rainfall in Nairobi has caused disruption. Flooding has rendered many roads impassable, forcing pedestrians to wade through water. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

When it rains in Nairobi, it pours.

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