Kenya floods: Amnesty criticises state for poor response to crisis
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-06 21:42:43

Kenya floods: Amnesty criticises state for poor response to crisis

Flash floods in the March–May long rain season have left at least 229 dead, thousands displaced and living in camps, and massive property damage.

Kenya floods: Death toll reaches 229, number of IDP camps now 167
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-06 18:37:00
The story behind the name Cyclone Hidaya and history of storm naming
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-05-05 13:13:26

The story behind the name Cyclone Hidaya and history of storm naming

Assigning names to tropical cyclones makes tracking and discussing specific storms more straightforward, especially when multiple storms are active simultaneously.

Tropical cyclone Hidaya weakens as it makes landfall in Tanzania
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-05 08:41:39

Tropical cyclone Hidaya weakens as it makes landfall in Tanzania

The Tanzania Meteorological Authority said the cyclone has dissipated after impacting the southern regions of Tanzania, posing no further threat to the nation.

Avoid unnecessary travel, Kenyans told as heavy rains damage roads
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-04 13:15:20
Cyclone Hidaya hits coast of Tanzania, impact to be felt in Kenya
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-04 12:20:24

Cyclone Hidaya hits coast of Tanzania, impact to be felt in Kenya

Powerful winds at speeds exceeding 40 knots and significant ocean waves over two metres high are expected.