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Expect significant rains across Kenya this week, weatherman warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2024

The Highlands East of the Rift Valley, encompassing counties such as Nairobi, Nyandarua, Laikipia and Nyeri, are likely to experience morning rains as...

Meteorological Department warns ongoing rains will damage harvests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 04, 2024

September to have a combination of dry and rainy days.

Health Institute warns of rising respiratory, flu cases as cold weather persists
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2024

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted significant rainfall and cool weather conditions over several regions, including Nairobi, in the co...

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.

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.

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.

Kwale schools impacted by floods to utilise social halls for reopening next week
Mishi Gongo  |  May 10, 2024

On Friday Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani said the county is moving fast to repair the 20 schools affected by the rains to allow students to resum...

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.

Kenya floods: Ruto says schools to reopen on Monday
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2024

Ruto also declared that Friday, May 10, is a public holiday to remember Kenyans adversely affected by climate change.

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.

Red Cross warns Garissa residents as floods intesify
Issa Hussein  |  May 06, 2024

County Coordinator Daud Ahmed noted that with the River Tana flooding, more water could flow to parts of Garissa and Tana River counties.

Government issues food safety advisory amid flood crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2024

The public health department noted the potential for diarrhoea outbreaks, largely attributed to the consumption of contaminated food and water.

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 on high alert after classing 192 dams, water reservoirs as very risky
Mary Wambui  |  May 04, 2024

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

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.

EPRA orders closure of flooded petrol stations as heavy rains persist
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 01, 2024

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

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