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Kenya Railways announces 14-day suspension of Nairobi commuter trains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

Notably, the suspension will not affect the weekly Safari trains to Nanyuki and Kisumu, which will run as scheduled.

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...

Mathare residents urge government to act before floods cause another disaster
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 30, 2024

In April this year, more than six more bodies were retrieved from Mathare River following heavy rains witnessed in Nairobi.

Met predicts heavy rains and flooding across several regions this weekend
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

Alongside the rainfall, Kenya Met also issued a temperature advisory, warning of cooler temperatures in several regions.

Torrential rains expected in multiple regions this week- Met
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

In its November 19 to 23 outlook, the department noted that many regions, including areas around major urban centres such as Nairobi, would experience...

Met urges motorists to drive with caution as rainy season continues
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 09, 2024

According to the weatherman, rainfall will occur sporadically throughout the day, with downpours expected in the morning, afternoon, or evening.

Expect significant rains across Kenya this week, weatherman warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2024

The Highlands East of the Rift Valley, encompassing counties such as Nairobi, Nyandarua, Laikipia and Nyeri, are likely to experience morning rains as...

Brace for minimal rainfall, hot and dry January -Met
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 02, 2024

The anticipated dry conditions are compounded by La Niña, which has historically led to droughts in East Africa.

Five days of heavy rainfall and low night temperatures expected across Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 26, 2024

The meteorological report indicates that the downpour is expected to begin in the afternoon and may continue into the night in some locations, with th...

Russia seeks more control over global food prices with BRICS grain exchange
Reuters  |  Oct 19, 2024

President Vladimir Putin wants to build up BRICS as a counterweight to the West in global politics and trade.

Short rains expected to bring relief to Kenyan farmers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2024

The Met department said the probability of La Niña occurring stands at 71 per cent, with the effects expected to persist into early 2025.

Government releases first batch of fertiliser ahead of short rains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2024

The fertiliser is the first batch of 97,000 tonnes procured by the Kenya Tea Development Agency to support farmers.

WHO dispatches medical supplies to Kenya worth Sh9.7 million ahead of short rains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2024

The aid is set to benefit Kilifi, Homa Bay, Mandera, Turkana, and Kajiado counties, providing crucial support to at least 164,600 people.

Meteorological Department warns ongoing rains will damage harvests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 04, 2024

September to have a combination of dry and rainy days.

Good rains save 3.5 million Kenyans from acute food insecurity - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 22, 2024

IGAD projects that only 1.9 million people in the ASAL region, or roughly 12 per cent of the population under analysis, will experience high levels of...

Landslide kills eight in Kampala, Uganda
Reuters  |  Aug 10, 2024

Parts of Uganda have been experiencing heavy rains in recent weeks causing flooding and landslides, though no fatalities had previously been reported.

Rain and floods compound misery for Sudanese displaced by war
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 30, 2024

The latest wave of 165,000 people comes from Sennar state, with many arriving on foot in recent weeks. More than 10,000 who arrived in Kassala city we...

Health Institute warns of rising respiratory, flu cases as cold weather persists
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2024

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted significant rainfall and cool weather conditions over several regions, including Nairobi, in the co...

Flood-damaged Tana Delta schools to be permanently relocated – CS Machogu
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2024

CS Machogu said the ministry had allocated funds to the renovation of flood-damaged schools and the relocation of others to ensure uninterrupted learn...

Kenyan climate change victims paid up to Sh15 million in compensation
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 24, 2024

Britam Group managing director and CEO, Tom Gitogo, said the launch of the Sustainability Report marks a significant milestone in the company's journe...

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