Mathare floods Stories

Mathare residents urge government to act before floods cause another disaster
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 30, 2024

In April this year, more than six more bodies were retrieved from Mathare River following heavy rains witnessed in Nairobi.

Mathare flood victims get checkups, medicine at free medical camp
Charity Kilei  |  May 06, 2024

Many turned up for the camp organised by SHOFCO, with cases including injuries, respiratory illnesses, and diarrhoea.

Soaring rent and hunger: Stuck at camps after floods, Mathare IDPs struggle to rebuild
Charity Kilei  |  May 07, 2024

IDPs are grateful for donations from the government and well-wishers, but say jobs would be more helpful to their quest to sustain themselves.

Ruto announces Sh10,000 monthly stipend, affordable housing for flood victims
Mary Wambui  |  May 06, 2024

Ruto also announced those affected by the floods in the Kiamaiko area will be given priority for the 5,000 affordable housing units that will be put u...

Nairobi’s first metalwork, woodwork industry to be setup in Mathare
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 06, 2024

The County Aggregation and Industrial Parks project across 27 counties will cost Sh1.45 billion.

Rights group puts State on spot over flood response failure
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 25, 2024

The movement also questioned the glaring absence of a proper evacuation strategy and rapid response teams until Wednesday, highlighting how ordinary c...

Kiambiu youth erect makeshift bridge as floods leave trail of destruction
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 25, 2024

Leading the project are local youths who opted to construct a makeshift bridge following the aftermath of the flood's devastation, which left many con...

Floods sweep through Mathare North leaving hundreds homeless
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 24, 2024

According to the Red Cross, 23 counties are grappling with the aftermath of the floods, affecting 24,741 households.

Tragedy as woman who lost sons in poll violence dies in Mathare floods
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 24, 2024

Two of her grandchildren are still missing after the Tuesday's heavy downpour.

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