Garissa residents start to rebuild after floods
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-19 18:04:22

Garissa residents start to rebuild after floods

Visits on Sunday found some residents cleaning and carrying out repairs at their homes and businesses, where the floodwaters had subsided.

246 families in camps after floods sweep away entire village in Garissa
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-18 13:38:07

246 families in camps after floods sweep away entire village in Garissa

While an estimated 400,000 people across the country have been affected by the floods, in Garissa County, an estimated 6,400 households (32,000 people) are living in 12 camps for the internally displaced.

Religious leaders call for support for Garissa, Tana River flood victims
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-15 17:19:05

Religious leaders call for support for Garissa, Tana River flood victims

Victims of the River Tana's overflow urgently need food and non-food items, as determined by an assessment of camps in Garissa Township.

KeNHA closes Garsen-Witu-Lamu Road after River Tana overflows
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-11 10:43:10

KeNHA closes Garsen-Witu-Lamu Road after River Tana overflows

In a statement, the authority said the affected section is between Gamba and Lango la Simba.

Dilemma for flood victims staying in schools as learning resumes
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-10 16:41:05
North Eastern residents urged to plant trees to mitigate floods and drought
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-10 15:26:31

North Eastern residents urged to plant trees to mitigate floods and drought

The commissioner added that 4,670 households were affected after the River Tana burst its bank. 

Food prices soar in Garissa as floods affect transportation 
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-09 16:49:06

Food prices soar in Garissa as floods affect transportation 

Several vendors selling fresh produce near her stall have closed their businesses due to the high costs of delivering fruits and vegetables from Kiambu County.

Lamu boat operators cash in on Garissa-Nairobi transport crisis after floods
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-07 18:42:16

Lamu boat operators cash in on Garissa-Nairobi transport crisis after floods

The government suspended boat operations after one capsized in Kona Ponda, but restores them later, with strict conditions in place.

Cut off by floods, Garissa residents panic-buy food and fuel
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-05 17:20:50

Cut off by floods, Garissa residents panic-buy food and fuel

Business people in Garissa town say they are unable to restock their empty shelves as the Garissa-Nairobi highway has been cut off.

Government announces comprehensive plan to tackle flood crisis in Garissa, Tana River
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-02 20:03:06

Government announces comprehensive plan to tackle flood crisis in Garissa, Tana River

He announced plans for a Sh1.2 billion investment to construct a new bridge at the destroyed Kona Punda section of the Garissa-Nairobi Highway.

Floods havoc: Thousands of Garissa farmers count losses as farms are submerged
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-30 22:12:23

Floods havoc: Thousands of Garissa farmers count losses as farms are submerged

Some farmers faced a double tragedy as their residential houses in Garissa town were also submerged by the floods.

Garissa faces water crisis as company halts supply after flooding hit vital sources
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-04-30 19:39:02

Garissa faces water crisis as company halts supply after flooding hit vital sources

Residents in the affected areas have now been urged to conserve water and utilise it wisely until normalcy resumes.

Thousands displaced in Garissa town after River Tana bursts banks
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-28 16:47:54

Thousands displaced in Garissa town after River Tana bursts banks

Residents of Bulla Punda, Kamor, Sheikh, Vumbi, Windsor, and Bulla Nyuki were forced to move to higher ground after the floodwaters engulfed their houses.

Business, transportation grind to halt in North Eastern as heavy rains wreak havoc
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-27 20:18:25

Business, transportation grind to halt in North Eastern as heavy rains wreak havoc

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) officially closed the road, deeming it unsafe for motorists and pedestrians due to flooding.

Hundreds stranded as floods destroy section of Garissa-Nairobi highway
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-26 21:47:24

Hundreds stranded as floods destroy section of Garissa-Nairobi highway

Drivers expressed frustration with the government's failure to find a lasting solution to permanently repair the Kona Punda section.

Garissa on high alert as dams near overflow amid heavy rain
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-21 21:27:14
Girl injured in crocodile attack while fetching water in Garissa
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-24 19:00:43

Girl injured in crocodile attack while fetching water in Garissa

Chief Issack Abdullahi said crocodile attacks are on the rise and asked the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to ensure victims are compensated.

World Wildlife Day: Garissa farmers urged to unblock roads for animals to access water
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-04 22:18:32

World Wildlife Day: Garissa farmers urged to unblock roads for animals to access water

Animals are unable to access River Tana due to human activities that have blocked their access to water corridors.

Garissa residents appeal for government help as floods continue to wreak havoc
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2023-11-12 19:08:14

Garissa residents appeal for government help as floods continue to wreak havoc

River Tana which forms the border between Garissa and Tana River counties has displaced hundreds of families living near the water body.

Floods submerge Garissa County farmlands as farmers count losses
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2023-11-09 17:20:35

Floods submerge Garissa County farmlands as farmers count losses

Garissa County farmers are suffering significant losses as the River Tana overflows, submerging thousands of hectares of farmland along its banks. The floods have wreaked havoc in Garissa Township, Fafi, Balambala, and Ijara sub-counties, devastating the livelihoods of local farmers.