Tanzania, May 22 -- Strong winds brought about by the Tropical Storm Ialy caused damages to property in different parts of the Kenyan coastal region.

The Kenya Meteorological Department had predicted that the storm which was initially observed north of Madagascar Island in the Indian Ocean last Friday would have an impact in Kenya.

Coastal counties of Mombasa, Tana-River, Kilifi, Lamu, and Kwale are expected to be significantly affected throughout the week, according to an alert issued by the meteorological department.

In Mombasa, strong winds fell trees in different parts of the town as some buildings had their roofs blown off.

Among those affected was the Mbaraki Girls Comprehensive School within the CBD where tree branches fell and...