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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...

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.

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...

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.

Kenya's flood death toll rises to 188 after nine more bodies found
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2024

In Mai Mahiu, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have been actively involved in search and rescue operations following a devastating mudslide.

Fact check: Viral video showing man rescued from flood waters isn't from Kenya
Manny Anyango  |  May 01, 2024

In the video, shared by Kenyans on X including a former governor, a young man is seen to be drowning while asking for help from the crowd.

Sections of Nairobi roads closed, traffic flow disrupted after heavy overnight rains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2024

Six people were rescued Wednesday morning after floods inundated homesteads in Kitengela, Kajiado County, following the heavy downpour.

Uhuru donates Sh2 million to Red Cross for relief efforts amid deadly floods
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2024

The former President expressed solidarity with affected families and stressed the importance of collective action.

Kenya's flood death toll hits 169 as over 150,000 people affected countrywide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2024

On Monday, 71 people died after houses and vehicles were swept away in flash floods in Mai Mahiu, Naivasha.

Ruto: Government prepared to deal with all flood-related challenges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2024

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has called for the deployment of enforcement teams to all areas prone to flooding.

KeNHA announces closure of Mai Mahiu-Narok road
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 30, 2024

The auuthority said the sudden siltation occured at Suswa area, about 27 kilometres from Mai Mahiu town towards Narok.

71 dead after Old Kijabe dam bursts, flooding Mai Mahiu Town
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 29, 2024

The Kenya Police, County Disaster team, Kenya Red Cross and community members are at the scene.

State postpones schools' reopening  to May 6 due to heavy rains
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 29, 2024

Regular updates will be provided to keep the public informed on the progress and readiness of schools for the new term.

Ruto directs NYS to provide alternative land for flood victims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2024

Kenya Meteorological Department early this week warned of landslides and flooding in low-lying and urban areas with poor drainage.

State agencies issue traffic advisories as rains wreak havoc across the country
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2024

Motorists have been urged to refrain from attempting to cross the bridge linking Kitengela to Mombasa Road along Namanga Road until the water levels r...

35 dead as heavy rains leave trail of destruction across the country
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2024

The Kenya Red Cross says over 27,716 acres have been submerged and 4,824 livestock have been reported dead.

KURA issues warning as floods disrupt traffic flow in Nairobi, Mombasa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 21, 2024

Roads affected include Raila Odinga Road (formerly Mbagathi Road), Langata Road near Wilson Airport, and Links Road-Nyali in Mombasa County.