environmental disasters Stories
The move has ignited strong opposition from activists and locals, who argue that the process is neither transparent nor adequately structured to addre...
Data by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction shows an estimated three to four million Kenyans are affected annually by natural and human-made dis...
A report by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu reveals that the National Treasury initiated the project in 2009 to create a critical backup for financial...
The proposed law also aims to modernise firefighting techniques by encouraging the use of advanced equipment and technology.
The Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) involve highly trained staff who specialise in mobilising within 24 to 48 hours of a disaster to lead t...
Attempts by a multi-agency response team and the community to establish firebreaks and contain the fire have been unsuccessful
Flames have reduced whole neighbourhoods to smouldering ruins, levelling the homes of the rich and famous and ordinary folk alike.
Jeju Air CEO Kim E-bae apologised for the accident, bowing deeply during a televised briefing.
These figures reflect significant improvements in the search and rescue missions conducted during maritime hazards or accidents, compared to previous...
The floods have caused widespread destruction, with multi-agency teams, including the National Disaster Operations Centre and the Kenya Red Cross, lea...
Murugu said that some parents have expressed intentions to bury their children on the same day.
The World Bank highlighted the crucial role of the Lamu Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) during the severe flooding and cholera outbreak that hit the...
Established in 2022, the team will now be referred to as the National Steering Committee on Disaster Response and will handle all natural disasters, n...
Ironically, the need for boats in Nairobi became apparent when the water vessels were used to rescue people marooned by floodwater in several areas
The government has taken measures to mitigate the flood effects to ensure safety and support to affected populations.
Kindiki cited tragedies that have occurred in different parts of the country during the last 24 hours, among them the Madogo tragedy.
Schools unaffected by the rain will return to school on Monday, April 29, 2024.
However, as the unsung hero coordinated his team in embarking on the risky exercises, death nearly hit close to home.
Countless homes and businesses have been submerged under water, resulting in substantial financial losses.
Authorities have said 58 bodies were retrieved from the Mpoko River in the capital Bangui after the vessel capsized on Friday.
