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Operations began following an alarm raised by trapped residents in an apartment

In many parts of Ukambani region, water scarcity has led to untold sufferings for many residents, some who are forced to spend inordinate time wandering in the fields.

Police said the deceased was playing with other children when she slipped into the flooded trench and died

The incident happened at a time several parts of the country are experiencing heavy rains.

Death toll stood at nine as of 10 pm, Monday

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has stated that the widespread pollution of River Athi is responsible for the high incidences of cancer and other life-threatening diseases among residents of Mwala Sub-County.

She asked President Ruto to effect the clean-up of the river to prevent further loss of lives.

The body was moved to Shalom Hospital pending post-mortem.

Dandora dumpsite has been named among the pollutants of the Athi River.

EPZ CEO Hussein Adan Mohammed given seven days to make written submissions