Cyclone Hidaya Gives Kenya a Wide Berth: What next, After President Ruto Finally Starts Heeding the Weatherman?
Kenya has narrowly dodged the wrath of Cyclone Hidaya as the tropical storm weakened after making landfall in Tanzania. However, the aftermath still threatens coastal regions with heavy rainfall, prompting a cautious response from authorities. So William Ruto is now listening to the weatherman: "President Ruto warned that things may go from bad to worse if the warning by the weatherman is anything to go by." Ni God, manze! Long gone are the days of lakini mungu ni naniπ€£ Cyclone Hidaya #EurobondKE Baba Mithika Linturi pic.twitter.com/53r29gSgME — π΅ππππ πΊπππππ™ π°πͺ πΊπ¬ πΉπΏ (@OnguruMeister) May 3, 2024 Amidst all this, President Ruto's newfound attention to weather forecasts signals a shift in approach following loud protestations and criticisms of the government's lack of preparedness despite early warnings. What we're witnessing since beginning of March is our long rainy season. Absolutely normal! IGAD warned us of looming disaster in February, but
