More than 20 families in Limuru were on Monday forced to move out of their rented houses after water from Manguo Swamp flooded the area. The swamp's exit was closed 30 years ago and people bought land in the area. When the swamp was unblocked, water from the 20-acre area started flowing towards Limuru town, destroying houses built along its path. Later in the afternoon, we saw a tractor at the swamp unblocking the water which flooded our place,” he said. Limuru Central MCA Joseph Kahenya said the county has been talking about the flooded swamp for a long time and decided to reclaim riparian areas.

Source: The Star May 12, 2020 18:56 UTC