flood victims Stories

Tension high as two people are killed in Madogo, Tana River in clash over land dispute
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 04, 2024

Area police boss warned all parties involved in the clashes that the government would not hesitate to take action.

Floods-affected schools in Nairobi slums still await government aid months later
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 26, 2024

The government had promised to check whether all the schools affected received compensation but failed to do so.

Government allocates Sh300 million to resettle 27,000 flood victims – Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 30, 2024

The demolitions have left many people in areas such as Mathare, Kiambiu, and Kitui Village stranded following orders from the government to minimise r...

Mathare residents slam police over river body retrieval
Hanifa Adan  |  May 16, 2024

The body, believed to be a victim of recent floods, was discovered floating in the river by residents, who claim that police consistently shirk their...

Floods death toll rise to 291 as 107 cholera cases reported countrywide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2024

The Interior Ministry revealed that 54 cholera cases have been reported at the Nyeri GK prison.

India sends food, medicine in support of Kenya's flood victims
Mary Wambui  |  May 14, 2024

The donation comes amidst the government's pleas for assistance from local and international partners.

Government to relocate flood victims from schools ahead of reopening
Abdimalik Hajir  |  May 10, 2024

Abdikadir was wary about the psychological preparedness of the victims to be relocated to different camps, which may affect them, especially children.

OPINION: We are sadly paying the heavy price of ignoring flood warnings
Mohamed Ahmed  |  May 07, 2024

The government must also take care of its people beyond issuing cautionary statements.

Mathare flood victims get checkups, medicine at free medical camp
Charity Kilei  |  May 06, 2024

Many turned up for the camp organised by SHOFCO, with cases including injuries, respiratory illnesses, and diarrhoea.

Ruto announces Sh10,000 monthly stipend, affordable housing for flood victims
Mary Wambui  |  May 06, 2024

Ruto also announced those affected by the floods in the Kiamaiko area will be given priority for the 5,000 affordable housing units that will be put u...

1,048 people rescued from flooded homes in Baringo
Mary Wambui  |  May 06, 2024

More however remain trapped in the Sintaan area in Marigat where efforts to rescue over 230 households are ongoing.

State to provide affordable housing to flood victims
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2024

The government says the programme will specifically target flood victims and allocations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring im...

Flood victims in Nairobi's California and Pumwani wards receive aid
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2024

Among the supplies that were distributed to the affected people were maize flour, cooking oil, bar soaps, cereals including rice, green grams, and bea...

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