Roundup: Kenya faces devastating losses as heavy rains trigger widespread flooding

NAIROBI, May 2 (Xinhua) -- Kenya is facing significant losses as heavy rains, reaching up to 200 mm a day, continue to inundate the country, leading to widespread flooding that has killed at least 188 people and displaced tens of thousands more.

The impact of the rains extends across various sectors, affecting everyone from small-scale traders to major businesses. The Kenyan capital of Nairobi has been particularly hard hit, with many once-thriving businesses now left in ruins due to flooding.