Catastrophe
What can Rwanda teach Kenya about flood control?

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More than 40 people have died in Kenya after days of relentless rain. Dramatic scenes show helicopters airlifting people from game reserves, and thousands of families are suddenly left homeless.
But here’s the surprising part: Just a few hundred kilometers away, Rwanda has managed to sharply reduce flooding in its capital, Kigali — a city once notorious for deadly floods.
So, what lessons can Kigali teach Nairobi?