What's behind Kenya's strange weather?
Many parts of Kenya have been experiencing torrential rainfall for a couple of months now. This has resulted in floods and landslides.
Many parts of Kenya have been experiencing torrential rainfall for a couple of months now. This has resulted in floods and landslides.
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