Nile River Stories

Ethiopia and Egypt trade blame over Nile floods amid GERD dispute
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 06, 2025

Cairo accused Addis Ababa of "reckless" dam management, claiming that sudden water releases following the dam's September inauguration caused what it...

Kenya transporters call for improved driver welfare, compliance with labour laws
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 04, 2025

Security along the Northern Corridor and in countries such as the DRC and South Sudan was another issue raised by drivers.

Construction work at Tana River Bridge disrupts water supply in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 02, 2025

GAWASCO stated it is closely working with the contractor and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to resolve the issue.

City MCAs order halt to Nairobi River project over land disputes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2025

Minority Leader Anthony Kiragu, who chaired the committee session, said the notice issued on March 6 by the County Executive Committee Member for Buil...

Frustration as Tana River students miss out on bursaries, governor blames MCAs
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 30, 2025

The governor expressed deep concern that many students from the county — in primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities — are being sent...

Sudan declares red alert as deadly floods, landslides kill thousands, displace thousands
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 29, 2025

On Monday, the country’s Irrigation Ministry warned residents in Khartoum, River Nile, White Nile, Sennar, and Blue Nile states to remain cautious, sa...

Kenya accelerates Galana-Kulalu irrigation scheme to boost food security
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 29, 2025

Located on the border of Kilifi and Tana River counties, the project is one of Kenya’s largest attempts to boost local food production through irrigat...

NTSA under fire for negligence, lax enforcement after deadly road crashes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

The Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LODCA) said NTSA, which was created to bring order, safety and efficiency to the transport secto...

Lion chase triggers stampede that kills 90 buffaloes in Namibia’s Zambezi region
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 23, 2025

Footage shared on social media by the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation showed about a dozen men with axes butchering the carcasses and loading the mea...

Long-distance drivers urge Ruto to help end police harassment and fix unsafe roads
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

The association now wants a presidential roundtable to address its grievances.

Somali President Hassan calls for dialogue on Nile River dispute, reaffirms strategic ties with Egypt
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 17, 2025

President Hassan highlighted that the disagreements over the use and management of the Nile River should not become a source of division in the region...

Kenya Red Cross Garissa Aqua Rescue Team trains to boost readiness for River Tana floods
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 14, 2025

Garissa Branch Coordinator, Daud Ahmed, said the team had serviced their boat engine and refreshed their rescue skills to ensure effective emergency r...

Study finds Bolt’s top 50 drivers earn over Sh200,000 monthly
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

Bolt said drivers who maintain excellent ratings, accept trips promptly, and complete a large number of rides are the ones seeing the highest earnings...

Tana River residents rage after 47-year-old man killed by elephant, MUHURI blames KWS
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 10, 2025

According to MUHURI, Muhamed was chased to the river and killed on the spot around 3 pm on Monday in what residents described as a horrifying and prev...

Ethiopia’s mega dam: 14 years in the making and its impact on Nile’s 11 countries explained
The Conversation  |  Sep 09, 2025

Higher electricity output from the dam could expand rural internet access in Ethiopia and, if Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt cooperate, also aid flood con...

Concerns mount over mass displacement as Ruto’s Nairobi Rivers revamp gains pace
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 09, 2025

Communities surrounding the Kariobangi treatment works, including Kariobangi North, Dandora, Baba Dogo, and Mathare are expected to experience the gre...

Tension in Madogo as fresh clashes leave two people dead
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 05, 2025

Madogo has witnessed a surge in violent crimes in recent months, with a gang known locally as Kayole terrorising residents. Some members are as young...

From fires to missing children: How Eastleigh’s communal spirit responds to crisis
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Eastleigh’s communal spirit is rooted in Islam, whose teachings emphasise shared responsibility and the belief that each neighbour’s well-being is a c...

Government steps up push for miraa cooperatives to enhance oversight, security
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Officials say the move will make it easier to track the movement of the crop across the country and strengthen organisation among producers.

Sudan floods kill 10, destroy homes as conflict deepens humanitarian crisis
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 28, 2025

Local media reports show that River Nile State was among the worst-hit areas, with entire villages submerged, dozens of homes destroyed, and widesprea...

Long-distance drivers decry being forced to take Mpox vaccine, demand voluntary participation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

The Association said drivers feel sidelined in decision-making and fear being used as test subjects for new health interventions.

Garissa farmers to benefit from Sh45 million irrigation project aimed at boosting food security
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 27, 2025

The 1,500-acre Bulla Adey Irrigation Scheme in Kora Kora will draw water from the River Tana to support farmers shifting from livestock to crop farmin...

Tana River, Italian firm sign deal on conservation and tourism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 25, 2025

Governor Dhadho Godhana said that the county had signed a draft Memorandum of Understanding with Gruppo Cestari. The deal expands on the European Unio...

Tundu Lissu on death of Ngugi wa Thiong'o: A prisoner's eulogy from Ukonga prison in Dar es Salaam
Tundu Lissu  |  Aug 24, 2025

He started his long literary career as James Ngugi, but soon dropped the ‘James’, becoming the Ngugi wa Thiong’o known to the world, and in keeping wi...

Kenya Transporters Association petition Ruto to stop counties from charging illegal truck fees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 15, 2025

KTA accused several counties of imposing extra levies of between Sh500 and Sh30,000 per truck, even when vehicles are merely passing through without s...

From fruit vendors to matatu drivers: Meet the people keeping Eastleigh alive
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 15, 2025

Eastleigh is more than just a business hub; it’s a vibrant, living organism where grit, sacrifice, and unshakable dreams drive the lives of everyone f...

Police-led Del Monte security team accused of brutality after two deaths in five days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 14, 2025

On August 8, 31-year-old Michael Murigi died after allegedly being run over by a patrol vehicle. On Tuesday, 34-year-old Stephen Marubu was shot dead.

Egypt vows not to give up its Nile water rights despite Ethiopia's Grand Dam completion
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 13, 2025

With a population of more than 100 million, Egypt relies on the Nile for almost all its freshwater needs.

Museveni in Egypt for high-stakes meeting with El-Sisi amid rising Nile tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 12, 2025

The visit follows weeks of diplomatic courtship, including direct phone calls and formal exchanges, and comes at a time when both countries are recali...

Kenya records 80 road crash deaths in four days as government launches safety audits
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2025

The Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association has called on NTSA, the National Police Service, and KeNHA to fully carry out their duties in ens...

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