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Los Angeles races to contain devastating wildfires before severe winds return
Reuters  |  Jan 13, 2025

Flames have reduced whole neighbourhoods to smouldering ruins, levelling the homes of the rich and famous and ordinary folk alike.

At least 174 killed in South Korea’s worst airline disaster since 1997
Reuters  |  Dec 29, 2024

Jeju Air CEO Kim E-bae apologised for the accident, bowing deeply during a televised briefing.

Lamu records fewer marine fatalities in 2024 amid improved rescue operations
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 08, 2024

These figures reflect significant improvements in the search and rescue missions conducted during maritime hazards or accidents, compared to previous...

12 people killed in latest floods as nearly 4,000 households displaced nationwide
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2024

The floods have caused widespread destruction, with multi-agency teams, including the National Disaster Operations Centre and the Kenya Red Cross, lea...

Hillside Academy fire victims to be honoured in joint memorial service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 21, 2024

Murugu said that some parents have expressed intentions to bury their children on the same day.

Lamu County wins 2024 Averted Disaster Award for flood, cholera response
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 01, 2024

The World Bank highlighted the crucial role of the Lamu Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) during the severe flooding and cholera outbreak that hit the...

Ruto renames drought response committee, extends mandate to all natural disasters
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2024

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...

Displaced and disappointed: Flood victims face empty shelters and uncertain future
Mary Wambui  |  May 11, 2024

Ironically, the need for boats in Nairobi became apparent when the water vessels were used to rescue people marooned by floodwater in several areas

Fresh flooding risk alert issued in Somalia amid rising river levels
Hassan Mohamed  |  May 07, 2024

The government has taken measures to mitigate the flood effects to ensure safety and support to affected populations.

Govt to charge Kenyans crossing floodwaters with attempted murder
Amina Wako  |  Apr 29, 2024

Kindiki cited tragedies that have occurred in different parts of the country during the last 24 hours, among them the Madogo tragedy.

Govt to extend school opening dates on a case-by-case basis
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 26, 2024

Schools unaffected by the rain will return to school on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Heroes of Kiambiu: Brave youths saving lives amid deadly floods
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 26, 2024

However, as the unsung hero coordinated his team in embarking on the risky exercises, death nearly hit close to home. 

Nairobi allocates Sh140million for emergency fund amid flood crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 26, 2024

Countless homes and businesses have been submerged under water, resulting in substantial financial losses.

Central Africa holds 3 days of mourning after 58 die in river disaster
AFP  |  Apr 22, 2024

Authorities have said 58 bodies were retrieved from the Mpoko River in the capital Bangui after the vessel capsized on Friday.

Flood alert for Garissa, Tana River and Lamu as Seven Forks Dams near overflow
Yunis Dekow  |  Apr 08, 2024

The Seven Forks Dams are almost spilling over, government agency says, asking residents to move to higher and safer grounds.

Governors call for increased funding to boost county disaster relief
Apollo Ochieng  |  Feb 08, 2024

In a statement, the Council of Governors said that counties were some of the worst-hit areas every time a disaster happened, hence the need to fund th...

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