NAIROBI, March 9 (Xinhua) -- At least 13 people have been killed by raging floods and more than 10,000 others affected, the Kenya Red Cross Society said on Tuesday.

The Red Cross Communications Manager Titus Mung'ou said at least nine people had died as a result of floods and landslides while four others had been killed by lightning.

"At least 10,117 people have been affected by floods, landslides and heavy rains across the country in March," Mung'ou said in a statement on Tuesday.

He said those affected included 2,100 in Mandera, 600 in Samburu and Isiolo, 1,200 in Garbatula, 2,000 in Tinderet, 3,600 in Lokori, 420 in Marsabit and 197 in Moyale.

In Isiolo, the local Kenya Red Cross branch had started distribution of non-food items to 120 households in Garfasa area in Garbatula, said Mung'ou.

KRCS staff and volunteers worked jointly with the locals, Kenya police, Kenya Wildlife Service, British Army and Provincial Administration teams in evacuation of affected to safety.

Mung'ou said property of unknown value had been destroyed Samburu, Isiolo, Nakuru and other parts affected by floods