Elnino:Heavy Rains In Kenya Starts

The rains that we have been waiting for is finally here. In some weeks heavy rains has been experienced in Kenya and many of us think that this is the Elnino that people have been predicting day in day out.

The weather forecasters had given a warning that heavy and destructive rain (Elnino) is going to be experienced this rainy season. Some took the caution and made some protective plans while took it as a joke and did nothing.

The government also reserved some money to cater for emergencies and prepare for heavy rains. The money was meant for repairing the drainage systems, relocating those on dangerous areas to other
places, providing safety measures for those affected by rains and many more purposes.

This has not been the Case since the rain started. We have experienced poor drainage systems in many areas in the country. Many Kenyans have been left homeless due to their houses being destroyed by rains, others have also lost their loved ones. During examinations some students were unable to do their examinations on time due to the bridges being carried away by water.

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This has left many Kenyans wondering how the funds reserved to cater for heavy rains was used. Many leaders used the money in other ways while others did drainage which were poorly constructed but too expensive. Now many roads are inaccessible due overflow of water, many rivers have broken their shores and become disastrous to the residents. Almost 10 people have list their lives and if caution is not taken many more are going to lose lives.

The heavy rains are expected to continue raining through out the month of December. We urge every Kenyan to be more careful. Avoid living near rivers valley and any other dangerous place.

Elnino: Effects of Heavy Rains Being Experienced In Kenya.

Elnino rains have started and its really affecting alot of Kenyans. Here are the effects that the heavy rain has brought to the Nation.

1. Displacement of people.
Many people who live in slums in Kenya have been left homeless. There houses have been destroyed by water, all their property destroyed and they have been left looking of a place Thayer can stay. Some if them are still living in those dangerous places since they have nowhere to go.

2. Loss of lives.
So far Elnino has claimed lives of more than 8 citizens and many more injured.

3. Slow development of the country's economy.
When it rains, our roads are highly affected due to poor drainage and maintenance. Due to this the transport system is paralysed. This means that employees will not make it at their place of jobs in time, some perishable goods will spoil while still on transit and many more negative effects. All these will affect our economy negatively.

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4. Low harvest.
Many plantations will be destroyed by rain. Some plants like beans will rot while still in the farm.

5. Spread diseases.
Due to poor drainage, many sewerages will leak posing health effects to the residents. Diseases like cholera will widely spread. Mosquitoes will breed leading to infection of malaria and many other diseases.

With these points you can be able to see how destructive Elnino rains can be. The can bring damage to the whole country.

COURT: Teachers Lose the 50-60 Salary Increase Appeal

The 50-60% salary increment that teachers were granted by the labour court has been nullified. This is after they filed an appeal in the court of appeal after the government said that they do not have money to pay them.

5 judges form the court of appeal said that the labour court had no powers to award the teachers with the pay increase. They also said that the court should have considered the salaries and remuneration role since it is established under the constitution.

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They also had no powers to listen to a proceeding between the teachers unions and TCS.

However the teachers have said that they will file for an appeal in the supreme court.