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.

Heavy rains dampen business for Eastleigh hawkers
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-04-29 07:29:51

Heavy rains dampen business for Eastleigh hawkers

The situation worsens when heavy rains lead to flooding, effectively shutting down all businesses in the area, including established shops.

Police to take charge of flood search and rescue operations
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-25 10:07:06

Police to take charge of flood search and rescue operations

Kindiki acknowledged the crucial role played by the Kenya Red Cross in supplementing these measures, ensuring comprehensive support to affected individuals and communities.

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.

State agencies issue traffic advisories as rains wreak havoc across the country
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-24 13:00:41

State agencies issue traffic advisories as rains wreak havoc across the country

Motorists have been urged to refrain from attempting to cross the bridge linking Kitengela to Mombasa Road along Namanga Road until the water levels recede to safe levels.

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.

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.

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.