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How heavy rains brought hardship for market traders in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2024

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

Kenya's floods calamity: Death toll rises to 289 after 12 more reported
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 14, 2024

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.

Emergency desk for lost IDs, passports set up at Nyayo house
Mary Wambui  |  May 10, 2024

The displacement has led to the loss of vital documents including ID, passports, and other certificates crucial for daily identification and transacti...

Government releases Sh300m to build houses for flood victims
Barack Oduor  |  May 09, 2024

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday promised to ensure that Kenyans who are displaced by the flooding situation in the country are settled.

Weatherman predicts cloudy skies, sunny intervals for Nairobi residents
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 09, 2024

Several regions in Kenya will continue bracing for more rain.

Govt to extend term two calendar to recover lost time - CS Machogu
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 09, 2024

Machogu assured parents that transportation routes to schools are secure and learning materials lost to floods will be replaced.

Dilemma for flood victims sheltered in schools as students eye resumption
Charity Kilei  |  May 09, 2024

President William Ruto pledged to provide Sh10,000 to each of the 40,000 families affected by floods. 

OPINION: Use emergency funds to address needs of northern Kenya people
Mohammed Doyo  |  May 08, 2024

The Auditor-General paints a troubling picture of mismanagement and misappropriation of emergency funds in several northern Kenyan counties.

Left with nothing: Kitui Village residents face dire choices amid flood evacuation orders
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2024

"This government is even worse than the flood itself. They demolished our houses and left us with nowhere to go."

Experts blame floods on poor urban planning, call for urgent measures
Albert Mwazighe  |  May 06, 2024

Planners say as towns have expanded and construction of buildings over time have reduced space for rainwater to sip into the ground.

State to provide affordable housing to flood victims
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2024

The government says the programme will specifically target flood victims and allocations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring im...

Kenya's floods death toll rises by nine to 228
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2024

Mandera, Nairobi, Nakuru, Kajiado and Homabay are the worst hit counties by the ongoing floods.

President Ruto issues more emergency response measures as floods death toll hits 210
Barack Oduor  |  May 03, 2024

"No corner of our country has been spared from this havoc," Ruto said.

Ruto postpones reopening of all schools indefinitely
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2024

The initial school reopening date had been pushed from Monday, April 29 to Monday, May 6 this year. 

CS Machogu issues new directives to guide reopening of schools next week
Amina Bonaya  |  May 03, 2024

CS Ezekiel Machogu directed parents to ensure that their children safely report to school on time.

Floods: Death toll rises to 210 as 196,296 persons displaced by ongoing floods
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2024

In response to the flooding impact, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has highlighted that 115 camps have been set up across 19 Counties hosting 27,586 peop...

Education ministry tasked to work with NG-CDF to rehabilitate schools damaged by floods
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2024

At least 1,967 schools are reported to have been affected by the floods as reported by the Ministry of Interior on May 2, 2024.

Masinga Dam waters levels to remain at record high in May
John Mbati  |  May 02, 2024

With the high volume of water at Masinga Dan, KenGen says it has accelerated power generation.

UAE sends relief food for Kenya’s flood victims
John Mbati  |  May 02, 2024

"The Government of Kenya conveys its sincere appreciation and calls upon other friends of Kenya to stand with us during this flooding emergency."