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The flooding began on Sunday, affecting five kebeles around Omorate town.
In Soko Mjinga, more than 200 families have been displaced due to the rising water levels.
Adalbert Rukebanuka, Director General of Planning, Policy, and Risk Reduction, confirmed the fatalities and added that 107 people had been injured in...
In all these markets, a common thread emerged: dwindling customer numbers amid persistent rains led to spoiled produce and financial losses for trader...
Some of the most affected counties over the last 24 hours are Tana River, Garissa, and Lamu as a result of the Tana Delta flooding due to heavy rains.
The displacement has led to the loss of vital documents including ID, passports, and other certificates crucial for daily identification and transacti...
The Auditor-General paints a troubling picture of mismanagement and misappropriation of emergency funds in several northern Kenyan counties.
Planners say as towns have expanded and construction of buildings over time have reduced space for rainwater to sip into the ground.
The government says the programme will specifically target flood victims and allocations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring im...
At least 1,967 schools are reported to have been affected by the floods as reported by the Ministry of Interior on May 2, 2024.
In Mai Mahiu, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have been actively involved in search and rescue operations following a devastating mudslide.
In the video, shared by Kenyans on X including a former governor, a young man is seen to be drowning while asking for help from the crowd.
Six people were rescued Wednesday morning after floods inundated homesteads in Kitengela, Kajiado County, following the heavy downpour.
The former President expressed solidarity with affected families and stressed the importance of collective action.
On Monday, 71 people died after houses and vehicles were swept away in flash floods in Mai Mahiu, Naivasha.
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has called for the deployment of enforcement teams to all areas prone to flooding.
The auuthority said the sudden siltation occured at Suswa area, about 27 kilometres from Mai Mahiu town towards Narok.
The Kenya Police, County Disaster team, Kenya Red Cross and community members are at the scene.
Regular updates will be provided to keep the public informed on the progress and readiness of schools for the new term.
Kenya Meteorological Department early this week warned of landslides and flooding in low-lying and urban areas with poor drainage.
Motorists have been urged to refrain from attempting to cross the bridge linking Kitengela to Mombasa Road along Namanga Road until the water levels r...
The Kenya Red Cross says over 27,716 acres have been submerged and 4,824 livestock have been reported dead.
Roads affected include Raila Odinga Road (formerly Mbagathi Road), Langata Road near Wilson Airport, and Links Road-Nyali in Mombasa County.
Local authorities have also issued guidelines on what to do in case of flooding, including avoiding walking or driving through floodwaters and seeking...
The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute issued a warning following ocean water that has flooded hotels in Mombasa and some villages.
According to the Kenya Red Cross, at least 16 counties have been affected by the ongoing rains.
On Sunday night, heavy rains pounded Nairobi, resulting in the deaths of four people including a police officer.
Nairobi area Police Commander Adamson Bungei confirmed that the other victims including a bodaboda rider were swept by floods in Gigiri, Buruburu and...
Heavy downpours are expected in South Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, the Highlands West and Central Highlands.
