mai mahiu tragedy Stories

Government releases Sh300m to build houses for flood victims
Barack Oduor  |  May 09, 2024

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday promised to ensure that Kenyans who are displaced by the flooding situation in the country are settled.

Kindiki issues immediate vacation orders for Ruiru village in Kiambu
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2024

More water is building up around the Kijabe railway, increasing chances of a catatrophe bigger than witnessed in Maaì Mahiù, CS says.

Kenya floods: Interior ministry says death toll now 219
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 04, 2024

CS Kindiki's ministry further announced that 164 people had been reported injured while 72 were missing.

Mai Mahiu tragedy: Ruto orders military to join search mission
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2024

President Ruto says 78 bodies have been retrieved so far and that 26 people are in hospital.

State gives Kenyans in areas prone to natural disasters 48 hours to move
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2024

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

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