Kenya Delays School Term Amid Rising Flood Casualties
President Ruto's choice to postpone reopening schools shows how tough things are in the Kenya right now. They're dealing with a big natural disaster, and it's hard to decide whether to keep schools open or keep people safe.
Zita Ezechi 
Kenya's educational landscape faced further disruption as President William Ruto announced the postponement of school reopening, a move triggered by the relentless onslaught of heavy rains and floods claiming over 200 lives.
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In a somber state of the nation address, President Ruto highlighted the grim forecasts from meteorological experts, sounding the alarm on the looming threat of Cyclone Hidaya targeting coastal regions in the imminent future.
With staggering numbers revealing more than 150,000 displaced citizens seeking refuge in makeshift camps nationwide, the plight of flooded schools underscores the gravity of the situation. Originally slated for this week, the reopening of schools now hangs in limbo, leaving students in uncertainty as damaged infrastructure and flooded campuses demand urgent attention.
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The government's order to move people away from full dams and reservoirs showed how serious the situation is. The water levels at important power stations along the Tana River were very high, putting communities downstream at great risk. Recent accidents, like a boat sinking and a bus getting swept away, proved how dangerous it is.
People are criticizing the government for not doing enough to help. This problem was not just affecting Kenya, Tanzania also dealt with a lot of deaths. Other nearby countries like Burundi, Ethiopia, and Somalia also struggled with flooding.
