Kenya on alert as tropical storm IALY approaches southwest Indian Ocean
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-20 12:35:14

Kenya on alert as tropical storm IALY approaches southwest Indian Ocean

Kenya Met advised residents in the selected areas to prepare for potential flooding and disruptions.

Brace for intensified rainfall, strong winds on Monday and Tuesday - Met
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-19 18:58:23

Brace for intensified rainfall, strong winds on Monday and Tuesday - Met

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 and east of the Rift Valley, including the Nairobi area, was expected to continue.

Kamukunji, Mathare & other Nairobi areas warned to brace for rains
  • Author: John Mbati
  • Date: 2024-05-17 12:50:50

Kamukunji, Mathare & other Nairobi areas warned to brace for rains

KenyaMet expects the rains to pound between Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18.

Expect high daytime temperatures, continued rainfall, Met says
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-14 18:41:58

Expect high daytime temperatures, continued rainfall, Met says

In its May 14–20, 2024, weather advisory,the Met says regions set to experience daytime maximum temperatures include the Coast, North-eastern, and North-western.

Met department forecasts sunny intervals as heavy rains subside
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-11 18:44:15

Met department forecasts sunny intervals as heavy rains subside

The prediction provides ideal weather for the schools reopening, as several schools are expected to have their students resume over the weekend.

Weatherman predicts cloudy skies, sunny intervals for Nairobi residents
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-09 16:00:36

Weatherman predicts cloudy skies, sunny intervals for Nairobi residents

Several regions in Kenya will continue bracing for more rain.

Record-Breaking: Kamukunji grants Sh61 million in bursaries to 9,848 students
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-05-04 17:52:44

Record-Breaking: Kamukunji grants Sh61 million in bursaries to 9,848 students

Over 53,000 students have benefited from bursaries since he was first elected, which is the highest ever given by any MP during that period.

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.

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.

Kenya criticised for inadequate response to deadly flash floods
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-03 19:20:36

Kenya criticised for inadequate response to deadly flash floods

The floods have claimed the lives of over 200 individuals, displaced over 200,000, and resulted in significant damage to property and infrastructure.

Explainer: Details of Cyclone Hidaya threatening Kenya's Coast
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-03 17:08:55

Explainer: Details of Cyclone Hidaya threatening Kenya's Coast

Kenya and Tanzania are bracing for a cyclone on the heels of torrential rains and floods that have devastated the two nations.

Brace for heavy rains, strong winds over the weekend, weatherman warns
  • Author: Amina Bonaya
  • Date: 2024-05-02 17:14:20

Brace for heavy rains, strong winds over the weekend, weatherman warns

The weatherman said coastal regions and northern Kenya, will experience heavy downpours and strong southerly winds exceeding 30 knots on Thursday and could intensify to over 40 knots from May 3 to 4, 2024.

Kenya braces for more rain as flooding death toll climbs to 76
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-04-27 18:00:14

Kenya braces for more rain as flooding death toll climbs to 76

The government has now warned Kenyans to be careful following fresh revelations by the Kenya Meteorological Department that heavier rainfall is still expected in most parts of the country.

Cholera cases worsen in Horn of Africa as floods persist
  • Author: Amina Bonaya
  • Date: 2024-04-26 19:38:15

Cholera cases worsen in Horn of Africa as floods persist

Forecasted rains are expected to worsen the situation, with more than 1.2 million individuals at risk of cholera.

Government calls for surveillance as floods kill 70 people
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-04-26 19:04:36

Government calls for surveillance as floods kill 70 people

The total number of people affected countrywide now rests at 131,179 with Nairobi leading with the highest number of people displaced and affected at 16,908 and 98,790 respectively.

President Ruto urges swift action as floods wreak havoc across the country
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-24 21:30:36

President Ruto urges swift action as floods wreak havoc across the country

Met Department early this week warned of landslides and flooding in low-lying and urban areas with poor drainage.

Heavy rainfall expected to hit multiple regions on Wednesday, Thursday – Met
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-04-24 16:17:58

Heavy rainfall expected to hit multiple regions on Wednesday, Thursday – Met

The Department said the heavy rains could uproot trees, and cause floods and mudslides.

Kenya Railways suspends commuter train services over heavy rains
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-04-24 14:46:47

Kenya Railways suspends commuter train services over heavy rains

In an alert, the Kenya Meteorological Department (Met) said the rains will continue over the next seven days in various parts of the country.

Nairobi floods: County says one dead, child missing in Kibra
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-04-21 18:23:56

Nairobi floods: County says one dead, child missing in Kibra

For years, Nairobi has grappled with flooding due to a poor and overwhelmed drainage system.

Floods displace over 4,600 households as heavy rains pound the country
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-16 07:05:43

Floods displace over 4,600 households as heavy rains pound the country

According to the Kenya Red Cross, at least 16 counties have been affected by the ongoing rains.