Kenya's floods sweep away its farms, wreak havoc on economy

MACHAKOS, Kenya: Kenya is grappling with devastating floods that have wreaked havoc on the nation's farms, a crucial part of its economy.

Martha Waema and her husband were among those hardest hit, watching helplessly as relentless rainfall submerged their fields. After investing 80,000 shillings ($613) in crops such as maize, peas, cabbages, tomatoes, and kale, they had hoped for a return of 200,000 shillings (