Floods in Kenya Stories
The government had promised to check whether all the schools affected received compensation but failed to do so.
Out of the 47 counties, 19 counties (40.4 per cent) reported flood-related claims to general insurance companies.
Floods increase health risks because they fill latrines in affected areas, contaminating above-ground water with faecal matter
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...
The Interior Ministry revealed that 54 cholera cases have been reported at the Nyeri GK prison.
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.
They are calling for improved coordination by various agencies and rapid assistance as they face the dire realities of displacement and uncertainty
The Committee conducted a damage assessment inspection and ascertained that massive destruction in the form of flooding of farms, settlements, and was...
The Auditor-General paints a troubling picture of mismanagement and misappropriation of emergency funds in several northern Kenyan counties.
The government says the programme will specifically target flood victims and allocations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring im...
Mandera, Nairobi, Nakuru, Kajiado and Homabay are the worst hit counties by the ongoing floods.
A 24-hour evacuation notice effective May 2, 2024, was issued to settlements in 33 counties within 178 of these facilities.
The adjustment of time as explained by Kenya Railways is a result of the heavy rainfall which has affected movement on the roads.
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 County Security and Intelligence Committees will recommend cases where compulsory evacuation and temporary resettlement orders are to be issued.
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.
Heavy rainfall of more than 40mm in 24 hours, pounding several parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and the Highlands, West and East of...
The movement also questioned the glaring absence of a proper evacuation strategy and rapid response teams until Wednesday, highlighting how ordinary c...
