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Two missing as floods sweep away vehicle in Isiolo County
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 19, 2025

In Soko Mjinga, more than 200 families have been displaced due to the rising water levels.

52 dead, thousands displaced as rains wreak havoc in Rwanda
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

Adalbert Rukebanuka, Director General of Planning, Policy, and Risk Reduction, confirmed the fatalities and added that 107 people had been injured in...

Countries to update green pledges by February 2025 as current ones fall short
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 29, 2024

Kenya's latest 2020 update was classified among the most ambitious pledges and was submitted to the NDC Registry held by UNFCCC.

Businesses feel the brunt as flood compensation claims reach Sh3.1 billion
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 18, 2024

Out of the 47 counties, 19 counties (40.4 per cent) reported flood-related claims to general insurance companies.

How heavy rains brought hardship for market traders in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2024

In all these markets, a common thread emerged: dwindling customer numbers amid persistent rains led to spoiled produce and financial losses for trader...

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.

Kenya's floods calamity: Death toll rises to 289 after 12 more reported
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 14, 2024

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.

Emergency desk for lost IDs, passports set up at Nyayo house
Mary Wambui  |  May 10, 2024

The displacement has led to the loss of vital documents including ID, passports, and other certificates crucial for daily identification and transacti...

OPINION: Use emergency funds to address needs of northern Kenya people
Mohammed Doyo  |  May 08, 2024

The Auditor-General paints a troubling picture of mismanagement and misappropriation of emergency funds in several northern Kenyan counties.

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.

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.

Experts blame floods on poor urban planning, call for urgent measures
Albert Mwazighe  |  May 06, 2024

Planners say as towns have expanded and construction of buildings over time have reduced space for rainwater to sip into the ground.

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...

Kenya's floods death toll rises by nine to 228
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2024

Mandera, Nairobi, Nakuru, Kajiado and Homabay are the worst hit counties by the ongoing floods.

Education ministry tasked to work with NG-CDF to rehabilitate schools damaged by floods
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2024

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.

Kenya's flood death toll rises to 188 after nine more bodies found
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2024

In Mai Mahiu, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have been actively involved in search and rescue operations following a devastating mudslide.

Fact check: Viral video showing man rescued from flood waters isn't from Kenya
Manny Anyango  |  May 01, 2024

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.

Sections of Nairobi roads closed, traffic flow disrupted after heavy overnight rains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2024

Six people were rescued Wednesday morning after floods inundated homesteads in Kitengela, Kajiado County, following the heavy downpour.

Uhuru donates Sh2 million to Red Cross for relief efforts amid deadly floods
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2024

The former President expressed solidarity with affected families and stressed the importance of collective action.

Kenya's flood death toll hits 169 as over 150,000 people affected countrywide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2024

On Monday, 71 people died after houses and vehicles were swept away in flash floods in Mai Mahiu, Naivasha.

Ruto: Government prepared to deal with all flood-related challenges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2024

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has called for the deployment of enforcement teams to all areas prone to flooding.

KeNHA announces closure of Mai Mahiu-Narok road
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 30, 2024

The auuthority said the sudden siltation occured at Suswa area, about 27 kilometres from Mai Mahiu town towards Narok.

Kindiki orders immediate inspection of dams amid ongoing deadly floods
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2024

The County Security and Intelligence Committees will recommend cases where compulsory evacuation and temporary resettlement orders are to be issued.

71 dead after Old Kijabe dam bursts, flooding Mai Mahiu Town
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 29, 2024

The Kenya Police, County Disaster team, Kenya Red Cross and community members are at the scene.

State postpones schools' reopening  to May 6 due to heavy rains
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 29, 2024

Regular updates will be provided to keep the public informed on the progress and readiness of schools for the new term.

Ruto directs NYS to provide alternative land for flood victims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2024

Kenya Meteorological Department early this week warned of landslides and flooding in low-lying and urban areas with poor drainage.

NTSA issues safety notice to all road users amid heavy rains
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 25, 2024

The risk of poor visibility and slippery roads demand extra care and attention particularly by drivers.

State agencies issue traffic advisories as rains wreak havoc across the country
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2024

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...

35 dead as heavy rains leave trail of destruction across the country
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2024

The Kenya Red Cross says over 27,716 acres have been submerged and 4,824 livestock have been reported dead.

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