Soaring rent and hunger: Stuck at camps after floods, Mathare IDPs struggle to rebuild
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-05-07 18:49:29

Soaring rent and hunger: Stuck at camps after floods, Mathare IDPs struggle to rebuild

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

Mathare flood victims get checkups, medicine at free medical camp
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-05-06 21:29:33

Mathare flood victims get checkups, medicine at free medical camp

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

Ruto announces Sh10,000 monthly stipend, affordable housing for flood victims
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-06 13:40:18

Ruto announces Sh10,000 monthly stipend, affordable housing for flood victims

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 up in Mathare in a bid to have them settled permanently.

Nairobi’s first metalwork, woodwork industry to be setup in Mathare
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-06 09:52:52

Nairobi’s first metalwork, woodwork industry to be setup in Mathare

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
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-04-25 18:19:06

Rights group puts State on spot over flood response failure

The movement also questioned the glaring absence of a proper evacuation strategy and rapid response teams until Wednesday, highlighting how ordinary citizens, lacking the necessary expertise and equipment, were compelled to conduct search and rescue operations.

Kiambiu youth erect makeshift bridge as floods leave trail of destruction
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-04-25 17:37:01

Kiambiu youth erect makeshift bridge as floods leave trail of destruction

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

Floods sweep through Mathare North leaving hundreds homeless
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-04-24 20:46:25

Floods sweep through Mathare North leaving hundreds homeless

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
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-04-24 19:14:22

Tragedy as woman who lost sons in poll violence dies in Mathare floods

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