Nairobi rains Stories

Nairobi, surrounding counties bracing for heavy rains as weatherman issues warning
Amina Wako  |  Jun 05, 2024

The weatherman has warned that some parts of Nairobi will experience rainfall of up to 100 mm, with Westlands expected to be the worst hit.

Reconstruction of flood-damaged bridges in Nairobi begins ahead of schools' reopening
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2024

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

Heavy rains dampen business for Eastleigh hawkers
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 29, 2024

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
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2024

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

NTSA issues safety notice to all road users amid heavy rains
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 25, 2024

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
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2024

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

Nairobi residents living along riverbeds ordered to immediately relocate amid heavy rains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 23, 2024

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
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 21, 2024

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
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 25, 2024

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
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 25, 2024

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

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