In several parts of the country, especially the agriculturally viable regions, the onset of the rains signifies the beginning of a blessed season.
To Kibera residents, however, the rains spell moments of sickness and tough times.
The ongoing rains in the country have been the central point of talk in Kibera. Not that the people are happy with it, but a talk on the damages that the rains have so far caused to the local residents. The litter that is flooded everywhere in the environment poses health hazards as mosquitoes are likely to convert the plastic bags into their breeding homes. Also notable are the open sewers. Most of Kibera's water systems run underground and the event that a water pipe leaks means that people will be supplied with contaminated water.
This is not the only problem associated with the rains. After a heavy downpour, children get out to play with stagnant water along the roadside pools. Some kids quench their thirst with water along the roads, unaware of the dangers associated.
It is this experience that the rains bring more harm than good to the slum dwellers. Most cases of malaria and other cases of water-borne ailments are recorded during the rainy seasons in the area.
As a note of concern, slum dwellers are advised to observe good hygiene especially during the rainy season to avert disease outbreaks.