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Mathare residents urge government to act before floods cause another disaster
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 30, 2024

In April this year, more than six more bodies were retrieved from Mathare River following heavy rains witnessed in Nairobi.

Nairobi, surrounding counties bracing for heavy rains as weatherman issues warning
Amina Wako  |  Jun 05, 2024

The weatherman has warned that some parts of Nairobi will experience rainfall of up to 100 mm, with Westlands expected to be the worst hit.

City in distress: Nairobi’s death toll hits 39 amid devastating floods
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 05, 2024

The assessment from the county also revealed that three villages in Kamukunji have reported diarrhoea cases.

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.

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.

KURA issues warning as floods disrupt traffic flow in Nairobi, Mombasa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 21, 2024

Roads affected include Raila Odinga Road (formerly Mbagathi Road), Langata Road near Wilson Airport, and Links Road-Nyali in Mombasa County.

NTSA issues road safety advisory amid ongoing rains
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 06, 2024

The heavy rains experienced in most parts of the country create potentially dangerous conditions for road users.

Kamukunji's Kitui Village residents urged to evacuate after floods warning
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 02, 2024

Despite the plea, some residents were reluctant to move, citing financial constraints and a lack of alternatives.

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