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.
Traffic police officers have been deployed to critical highways to monitor traffic violations such as speeding, overloading, and the use of unroadworthy vehicles.
Ironically, the need for boats in Nairobi became apparent when the water vessels were used to rescue people marooned by floodwater in several areas
President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to use the day for activities that will improve the country's environment.
A 24-hour evacuation notice effective May 2, 2024, was issued to settlements in 33 counties within 178 of these facilities.
CS Kindiki's ministry further announced that 164 people had been reported injured while 72 were missing.
Death and destruction have occurred in several parts, a stark reminder of the persistent failure to keep abreast of the city’s rapid urbanisation needs.
Government sources say a record 300 people have lost their lives, with 185,297 individuals displaced by the floods.
All schools will reopen as scheduled despite the ongoing heavy rains and floods that have affected critical infrastructure.
The Seven Forks Dams are almost spilling over, government agency says, asking residents to move to higher and safer grounds.
Turkana, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Isiolo, Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa, and Kwale are, however, expected to experience average daytime temperatures exceeding 30°C.
In Nairobi’s case, the high temperatures have been on and off, so we can’t talk of a heat wave. What Nairobi has had is a wave of hot weather that the human body can easily adjust to.