NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s government has begun bulldozing homes built in flood-prone areas and promising evicted families the equivalent of $75 to relocate after a deadline passed to evacuate amid deadly rains. In the capital, Nairobi, a bulldozer ripped through iron-sheet walls as people watched in despair. Security forces with guns and batons stood guard and fired tear gas at some residents. The government last week told thousands of people living near rivers, dams and other flood-prone areas to vacate as heavy rains that have left 238 people dead in recent weeks continue to pound. Most of those whose houses are demolished say they do not know where to go, even though the government claims they were notified about options. Human Rights Watch has accused the government of an inadequate response. “Now what are we going to do? We love our president, and that is why we supported him. He should come to our aid,” Jekenke Jegeke told The Associated Press. |
Top tennis players say they're playing too much because the tournaments are too long10 indicted on charges of theft from Tuskegee UniversityIs Charles' portrait a warning about the future of the monarchy?The Mirage Casino in Las Vegas is closing this summerLove Island sign stunning model Grace Jackson for 2024 series who's already followed by MollyAngel Reese's WNBA debut ends in defeatPeruvian lawmakers begin yet another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from officeHawaii native Savannah Gankiewicz crowned Miss USA after the previous winner resignedIncredible footage resurfaces of Patrick Mahomes' 'saucy' highPGA Championship begins at Valhalla with Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods