Kenya National Disaster Operation Centre Stories

Isiolo wildfire continues to rage with about 190,000 acres of grazing land destroyed - Red Cross
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 22, 2025

Attempts by a multi-agency response team and the community to establish firebreaks and contain the fire have been unsuccessful

12 people killed in latest floods as nearly 4,000 households displaced nationwide
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2024

The floods have caused widespread destruction, with multi-agency teams, including the National Disaster Operations Centre and the Kenya Red Cross, lea...

Govt to charge Kenyans crossing floodwaters with attempted murder
Amina Wako  |  Apr 29, 2024

Kindiki cited tragedies that have occurred in different parts of the country during the last 24 hours, among them the Madogo tragedy.

Govt to extend school opening dates on a case-by-case basis
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 26, 2024

Schools unaffected by the rain will return to school on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Flood alert for Garissa, Tana River and Lamu as Seven Forks Dams near overflow
Yunis Dekow  |  Apr 08, 2024

The Seven Forks Dams are almost spilling over, government agency says, asking residents to move to higher and safer grounds.

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