Deadly floods and landslides hit Kenya

The death toll has reached 18 while rescue teams respond to widespread damage

At least 18 people have died due to flooding and landslides following heavy rains in Kenya, while extreme weather continues to batter large parts of the country, the national police service reported on Sunday. 

Mudslides have struck several regions in the central and eastern part of the country, leaving families displaced and causing widespread destruction to homes and infrastructure.