Brace for intensified rainfall, strong winds on Monday and Tuesday - Met
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-19 18:58:23

Brace for intensified rainfall, strong winds on Monday and Tuesday - Met

The weatherman said the heavy rainfall of more than 30mm in 24 hours, experienced in the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and the highlands west and east of the Rift Valley, including the Nairobi area, was expected to continue.

Floods bring blessing for youth harvesting metals from Nairobi River for resale
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-05-08 18:33:45

Floods bring blessing for youth harvesting metals from Nairobi River for resale

Eric Randere's story is unusual, given that while heavy rains and floods wreak havoc in many parts of the country, he has found a reason to celebrate.

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.

City in distress: Nairobi’s death toll hits 39 amid devastating floods
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-05 08:32:26

City in distress: Nairobi’s death toll hits 39 amid devastating floods

The assessment from the county also revealed that three villages in Kamukunji have reported diarrhoea cases.

Reconstruction of flood-damaged bridges in Nairobi begins ahead of schools' reopening
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-01 13:52:55

Reconstruction of flood-damaged bridges in Nairobi begins ahead of schools' reopening

Among the bridges slated for reconstruction are the Huruma-Gateway bridge, Ngumba Bridge, Ngomongo, Githathuru footbridge, Kiambui to City Carton, and Kiambiu to Jericho.

NTSA issues safety notice to all road users amid heavy rains
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-04-25 07:08:18

NTSA issues safety notice to all road users amid heavy rains

The risk of poor visibility and slippery roads demand extra care and attention particularly by drivers.

Kenya Railways suspends commuter train services over heavy rains
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-04-24 14:46:47

Kenya Railways suspends commuter train services over heavy rains

In an alert, the Kenya Meteorological Department (Met) said the rains will continue over the next seven days in various parts of the country.

Nairobi residents living along riverbeds ordered to immediately relocate amid heavy rains
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-23 07:13:48

Nairobi residents living along riverbeds ordered to immediately relocate amid heavy rains

The Nairobi County Government also ordered that all excavations along riparian land be suspended immediately.

Water shortage hits Eastleigh despite heavy rain
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-04-22 18:26:20

Water shortage hits Eastleigh despite heavy rain

Several buildings in the highly populated business hub have been affected, including the Red Sea on Twelfth Street.

Five missing, 14 people rescued after Athi River bursts banks
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-22 07:50:57

Five missing, 14 people rescued after Athi River bursts banks

According to the Kenya Meteorological Department, 43 out of 47 counties in the country were expected to receive heavy rainfall, from April 16 to April 22.

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.

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.

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.

Kamukunji police officer among four killed after heavy rains in Nairobi
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-03-25 10:20:11

Kamukunji police officer among four killed after heavy rains in Nairobi

Nairobi area Police Commander Adamson Bungei confirmed that the other victims including a bodaboda rider were swept by floods in Gigiri, Buruburu and Dagoretti areas.

City Hall unclogs Eastleigh's sewer lines after floods wreak havoc
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-01-17 13:42:42

City Hall unclogs Eastleigh's sewer lines after floods wreak havoc

Nairobi County government is unclogging sewer lines in Shah Macaan, Eastleigh, an exercise which started five days ago to rehabilitate the area damaged by flooding.

Nairobi brace yourself: More rain on the horizon, stay warm, stay dry
  • Author: Patel Okumu
  • Date: 2024-01-13 16:03:11

Nairobi brace yourself: More rain on the horizon, stay warm, stay dry

Following yesterday's warning from the Kenya Meteorological Department, Nairobi residents brace yourselves for a rainy weekend.