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Amnesty International urges state to compensate slums flood victims after court verdict
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 07, 2024

Amnesty International Kenya Section Director Irũngũ Houghton said the court decision should serve as a lesson to the government on adhering to respect...

Agony of more than 3,000 learners idling in IDP camps in Tana River
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 03, 2024

Some were helping parents fetch water, others playing, and some pensively sitting with their family members inside makeshift shelters at the overcrowd...

State gives Sh1bn in April stipends to over 323,000 vulnerable families
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 28, 2024

The funds, part of the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP), support both regular and scale-up beneficiaries from eight counties: Turkana, Samburu, Mars...

Isiolo, Kwale, Kilifi and Taita Taveta among 33 counties facing boundary conflicts
Mary Wambui  |  May 27, 2024

They were listed following the mapping of boundary-related conflict zones by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC).

Brace for intensified rainfall, strong winds on Monday and Tuesday - Met
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2024

The weatherman said the heavy rainfall of more than 30mm in 24 hours, experienced in the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and the highlands west...

Garissa residents start to rebuild after floods
Issa Hussein  |  May 19, 2024

Visits on Sunday found some residents cleaning and carrying out repairs at their homes and businesses, where the floodwaters had subsided.

Kenya’s flood evictions may violate the law
The Conversation  |  May 18, 2024

Instead of forcibly evicting communities that have already experienced great hardship, if the government has no alternative option for them, policymak...

Expect high daytime temperatures, continued rainfall, Met says
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2024

In its May 14–20, 2024, weather advisory,the Met says regions set to experience daytime maximum temperatures include the Coast, North-eastern, and Nor...

School reopening: Ministry blocks access to unsafe bridges, roads
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2024

Traffic police officers have been deployed to critical highways to monitor traffic violations such as speeding, overloading, and the use of unroadwort...

KeNHA closes Garsen-Witu-Lamu Road after River Tana overflows
Mary Wambui  |  May 11, 2024

In a statement, the authority said the affected section is between Gamba and Lango la Simba.

Displaced and disappointed: Flood victims face empty shelters and uncertain future
Mary Wambui  |  May 11, 2024

Ironically, the need for boats in Nairobi became apparent when the water vessels were used to rescue people marooned by floodwater in several areas

OPINION: Flood crisis needs urgent action to protect lives and livelihoods
Amina Boru  |  May 11, 2024

There is a need for the construction of dams and retention ponds to reduce flood peaks and provide a more stable water source during the dry season.

OPINION: We should use our voices strongly to hold leaders accountable
Mohamed Ahmed  |  May 11, 2024

We have been overly reliant on opposition leader Raila Odinga for far too long. We must fix ourselves, beginning with electing leaders who will not to...

Friday declared public holiday to remember victims of climate crisis
Mary Wambui  |  May 08, 2024

President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to use the day for activities that will improve the country's environment.

Government stops construction near waterways amid heavy rains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 08, 2024

The authority said the order applies particularly to construction near waterways and further directed the cessation of all ongoing construction work w...

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.

LSK sues state for failure to prevent flood deaths, destruction
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 07, 2024

The LSK says most of this destruction happened because the government failed to disseminate adequate information and put together a contingency plan.

Kenya floods death toll rises by eight to 238
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2024

A total of 174 people have been reported wounded, 75 missing, and 47,000 families, or 235,000 people, displaced.

Kenya floods: Amnesty criticises state for poor response to crisis
Hanifa Adan  |  May 06, 2024

Flash floods in the March–May long rain season have left at least 229 dead, thousands displaced and living in camps, and massive property damage.

Mathare flood victims get checkups, medicine at free medical camp
Charity Kilei  |  May 06, 2024

Many turned up for the camp organised by SHOFCO, with cases including injuries, respiratory illnesses, and diarrhoea.

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