Kenya’s flood evictions may violate the law
  • Author: The Conversation
  • Date: 2024-05-18 08:33:37

Kenya’s flood evictions may violate the law

Instead of forcibly evicting communities that have already experienced great hardship, if the government has no alternative option for them, policymakers should tap into their knowledge.

Displaced and disappointed: Flood victims face empty shelters and uncertain future
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-11 10:18:31

Displaced and disappointed: Flood victims face empty shelters and uncertain future

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

Kenya floods: Ruto says schools to reopen on Monday
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-08 11:43:03

Kenya floods: Ruto says schools to reopen on Monday

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
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-05-07 16:34:52

LSK sues state for failure to prevent flood deaths, destruction

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
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-07 14:20:13

Kenya floods death toll rises by eight to 238

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
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-06 21:42:43

Kenya floods: Amnesty criticises state for poor response to crisis

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.

Kenya floods: Death toll reaches 229, number of IDP camps now 167
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-06 18:37:00
State gives Kenyans in areas prone to natural disasters 48 hours to move
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-30 16:20:54

State gives Kenyans in areas prone to natural disasters 48 hours to move

The government said that all members of the public affected by this directive will be notified by the end of the day on Wednesday.

Kenya's flood death toll hits 169 as over 150,000 people affected countrywide
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-30 10:35:41

Kenya's flood death toll hits 169 as over 150,000 people affected countrywide

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

Questions linger as deadly rains, floods ravage Kenya
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-04-29 21:06:03

Questions linger as deadly rains, floods ravage Kenya

Government sources say a record 300 people have lost their lives, with 185,297 individuals displaced by the floods.