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.

Disasters, conflicts displaced nearly 50 million in 2023 - report
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-18 12:53:40

Disasters, conflicts displaced nearly 50 million in 2023 - report

Somalia, Palestine, and Sudan were severely affected, says the IDMC report which states that 75.9 million people lived in "internal displacement" across dozens of countries.

Kamukunji, Mathare & other Nairobi areas warned to brace for rains
  • Author: John Mbati
  • Date: 2024-05-17 12:50:50

Kamukunji, Mathare & other Nairobi areas warned to brace for rains

KenyaMet expects the rains to pound between Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18.

How heavy rains brought hardship for market traders in Nairobi
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-16 12:03:41

How heavy rains brought hardship for market traders in Nairobi

In all these markets, a common thread emerged: dwindling customer numbers amid persistent rains led to spoiled produce and financial losses for traders.

Floods death toll rise to 291 as 107 cholera cases reported countrywide
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-16 10:19:08

Floods death toll rise to 291 as 107 cholera cases reported countrywide

The Interior Ministry revealed that 54 cholera cases have been reported at the Nyeri GK prison.

At least five missing in Kiambu landslide, residents say
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-15 17:56:30

At least five missing in Kiambu landslide, residents say

Joseph Gitau, a resident of Kimende, said his cousin was among four people engulfed by the landslide, which happened while they were walking along a road.

Four rescued after building collapses in Mathare, more likely trapped
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-14 22:50:35

Four rescued after building collapses in Mathare, more likely trapped

Mathare was inundated this month when the Mathare River, which runs through it, burst its banks after heavy rainfall, killing dozens.

Several feared trapped after landslide in Kiambu
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-05-14 22:22:48

Several feared trapped after landslide in Kiambu

The Red Cross said the area had been cordoned off and declared a danger zone.

India sends food, medicine in support of Kenya's flood victims
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-14 13:35:31

India sends food, medicine in support of Kenya's flood victims

The donation comes amidst the government's pleas for assistance from local and international partners.

Kenya's floods calamity: Death toll rises to 289 after 12 more reported
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-14 10:42:20

Kenya's floods calamity: Death toll rises to 289 after 12 more reported

Some of the most affected counties over the last 24 hours are Tana River, Garissa, and Lamu as a result of the Tana Delta flooding due to heavy rains.

400 Mombasa teachers set for training on robotics, coding
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-12 20:38:23

400 Mombasa teachers set for training on robotics, coding

The initiative aims to tackle the increasing demand for digital literacy in schools and will involve the training of at least five teachers per school.

School reopening: Ministry blocks access to unsafe bridges, roads
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-12 18:54:14

School reopening: Ministry blocks access to unsafe bridges, roads

Traffic police officers have been deployed to critical highways to monitor traffic violations such as speeding, overloading, and the use of unroadworthy vehicles.

Government to compensate farmers affected by floods
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-05-11 19:58:05

Government to compensate farmers affected by floods

Rono revealed that approximately 33 hectares of land were damaged by the floods. He advised farmers to remain vigilant and cautioned against planting during heavy rains to prevent losses.

Met department forecasts sunny intervals as heavy rains subside
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-11 18:44:15

Met department forecasts sunny intervals as heavy rains subside

The prediction provides ideal weather for the schools reopening, as several schools are expected to have their students resume over the weekend.

OPINION: Flood crisis needs urgent action to protect lives and livelihoods
  • Author: Amina Boru
  • Date: 2024-05-11 11:22:51

OPINION: Flood crisis needs urgent action to protect lives and livelihoods

There is a need for the construction of dams and retention ponds to reduce flood peaks and provide a more stable water source during the dry season.

Death toll hits 267 as 20 counties brace for more rain
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-10 21:26:27

Death toll hits 267 as 20 counties brace for more rain

Presently, 75 people remain missing, and the displacement of 56,367 households has affected roughly 281,835 individuals.

Kwale schools impacted by floods to utilise social halls for reopening next week
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-05-10 09:30:01

Kwale schools impacted by floods to utilise social halls for reopening next week

On Friday Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani said the county is moving fast to repair the 20 schools affected by the rains to allow students to resume studies.

Uncertainty looms as floods destroy schools in Tana River
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-09 21:47:10

Uncertainty looms as floods destroy schools in Tana River

Abad Kunyo, the Tana River Executive for Education, has highlighted the dire situation, revealing that over 30 ECDE centres are currently unfit for learning.

Kiambere Dam exceeds its full capacity, authority says
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-05-09 19:39:55
Weatherman predicts cloudy skies, sunny intervals for Nairobi residents
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-09 16:00:36

Weatherman predicts cloudy skies, sunny intervals for Nairobi residents

Several regions in Kenya will continue bracing for more rain.