Seven-hour heavy downpour in Mandera leaves a trail of destruction
  • Author: Adan Mohamed
  • Date: 2024-05-04 21:35:53

Seven-hour heavy downpour in Mandera leaves a trail of destruction

Over 153 households were displaced, with more than 120 toilets destroyed, raising concerns of potential waterborne diseases.

Interior PS reiterates government's plan to support Kenyans affected by floods
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-04 19:57:15

Interior PS reiterates government's plan to support Kenyans affected by floods

138 camps have been set up to accommodate people living in flood-prone areas including 33 in various parts of Nairobi.

List of 138 camps to host 62,061 people evacuated from flood-prone areas
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-04 15:53:54

List of 138 camps to host 62,061 people evacuated from flood-prone areas

The list of the camps has been publicly displayed at the offices of the Assistant Chiefs, Chiefs, Assistant County Commissioners, Deputy County Commissioners and County Commissioners.

Kenya on high alert after classing 192 dams, water reservoirs as very risky
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-04 14:05:07

Kenya on high alert after classing 192 dams, water reservoirs as very risky

A 24-hour evacuation notice effective May 2, 2024, was issued to settlements in 33 counties within 178 of these facilities.

Avoid unnecessary travel, Kenyans told as heavy rains damage roads
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-04 13:15:20
Kenya floods: Interior ministry says death toll now 219
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-04 11:08:09

Kenya floods: Interior ministry says death toll now 219

CS Kindiki's ministry further announced that 164 people had been reported injured while 72 were missing.

Raila criticises government's handling of Nairobi demolitions, flood response
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-05-03 20:15:48

Raila criticises government's handling of Nairobi demolitions, flood response

Raila reiterated that the government should declare floods a national disaster to prompt proper mitigation efforts.

Expect heavy rains in Nairobi on Friday- Met department
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-05-03 19:41:25

Expect heavy rains in Nairobi on Friday- Met department

This caution follows a similar advisory from the Met Department on Thursday, warning of the probability of heavy rainfall and strong winds persisting until Monday.

Kwale residents urged to stay away from Indian Ocean amid Cyclone Hidaya alert
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-05-03 16:30:47

Kwale residents urged to stay away from Indian Ocean amid Cyclone Hidaya alert

Precautionary measures include relocating residents from flood-prone areas along riverbanks to safer locations ahead of expected heavy rains.

Kindiki orders demolitions of properties along riparian land in Nairobi
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-02 23:15:13

Kindiki orders demolitions of properties along riparian land in Nairobi

The state has also given those residing on the riparian land 24 hours to vacate failure to which they will be evacuated forcefully on Saturday.

Government to begin mandatory evacuation in high risk areas on Saturday
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-02 20:47:38

Government to begin mandatory evacuation in high risk areas on Saturday

Kindiki noted that mandatory evacuation orders would be implemented between 6.30 am and 6 pm.

Cyclone Hidaya likely to hit Coast region- Cabinet
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-02 19:31:01
Kenya's flood death toll rises to 188 after nine more bodies found
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-02 09:54:13

Kenya's flood death toll rises to 188 after nine more bodies found

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

Floods havoc: Kinyago residents struggle to rebuild shattered homes
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-05-01 23:39:50
Nairobi's Eastlands residents to experience water shortages as floods destroy pipeline
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-01 21:31:19

Nairobi's Eastlands residents to experience water shortages as floods destroy pipeline

The water company apologised to customers for any inconvenience caused by the disruption.

Devastating floods leave 200 families in Kamukunji homeless, helpless
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-05-01 19:22:21

Devastating floods leave 200 families in Kamukunji homeless, helpless

The onset of floods caught many residents off guard, particularly those living along the riverbanks.

10 people killed in 24 hours pushing flood death toll to 179
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-01 16:43:24

10 people killed in 24 hours pushing flood death toll to 179

20 more people have been reported missing, raising the number of those unaccounted for to 90.

EPRA orders closure of flooded petrol stations as heavy rains persist
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-01 15:54:59

EPRA orders closure of flooded petrol stations as heavy rains persist

Floodwaters or extended periods of heavy rain may damage underground storage tanks or cause the discharge of products to the surface.

Fact check: Viral video showing man rescued from flood waters isn't from Kenya
  • Author: Manny Anyango
  • Date: 2024-05-01 12:14:51

Fact check: Viral video showing man rescued from flood waters isn't from Kenya

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
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-01 11:04:20

Sections of Nairobi roads closed, traffic flow disrupted after heavy overnight rains

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