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.

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.

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.

Tana River, Lamu set up emergency numbers as floods loom
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-11 16:49:49

Tana River, Lamu set up emergency numbers as floods loom

In case of emergencies following heavy rains, Tana River and Lamu residents will call 0768333000 and 0714888889, respectively, for help.

Group warns of waterborne diseases as rains and floods increase
  • Author: Abdimalik Hajir
  • Date: 2024-04-08 14:02:50

Group warns of waterborne diseases as rains and floods increase

Kenya Meteorological Department Director General, David Gikungu, also warned the country to anticipate heavy rainfall over the next three months.

Despair as resident of Kamukunji's Kitui Village faces flooding aftermath
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-04-02 21:13:18

Despair as resident of Kamukunji's Kitui Village faces flooding aftermath

Seven days have passed since relentless floodwaters ravaged Kamukunji's Kitui Village, leaving a landscape of destruction and despair.

Kamukunji's Kitui Village residents urged to evacuate after floods warning
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-04-02 15:48:34

Kamukunji's Kitui Village residents urged to evacuate after floods warning

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

Weatherman warns of heavy rains, floods in several regions
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-04-02 14:00:57

Weatherman warns of heavy rains, floods in several regions

Turkana, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Isiolo, Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa, and Kwale are, however, expected to experience average daytime temperatures exceeding 30°C.

Rains to continue this week across parts of Kenya, Weatherman warns
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-03-25 11:13:28

Rains to continue this week across parts of Kenya, Weatherman warns

On Sunday night, heavy rains pounded Nairobi, resulting in the deaths of four people including a police officer.

Weatherman predicts enhanced long rains across various regions
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-03-01 09:56:51

Weatherman predicts enhanced long rains across various regions

The peak of the rainfall will be felt in April for most regions except over the coastal region where it shall peak in May.

Met issues high rainfall alert, warns of flash floods
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-02-26 19:50:35

Met issues high rainfall alert, warns of flash floods

Heavy downpours are expected in South Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, the Highlands West and Central Highlands.