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Six-month loan moratorium will ease financial strain on businesses affected by floods

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Traders in Limuru have counted losses after flood water swept through their businesses after a heavy downpour. [George Njunge, Standard]

The government should move with speed and alleviate the suffering of Kenyans affected by the ongoing heavy rains. The latest statistics indicate that more than 100 people have been killed by floods in various parts of the country, and their livelihoods are entirely or severely destroyed.

The floods have wreaked havoc in Kenya's Capital Nairobi, a business hub for East Africa, and has also claimed dozens of lives. Due to the current crisis, the Government has since postponed the opening of primary and secondary schools to May 6.

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