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KeNHA flooding Stories

KeNHA cautions motorists over falling rocks on Machakos-Kangundo road
Mary Wambui  |  May 14, 2024

The falling rocks are due to the recent heavy downpour experienced in the area.

Flooded Lamu-Garsen Road closed as residents demand urgent repairs
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 13, 2024

The disruption has left hundreds of travelers stranded, highlighting the critical need for immediate repairs to restore connectivity.

Fears over learners' safety ahead of schools reopening as River Tana breaches banks
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 12, 2024

Tana River County Commissioner David Koskei however notes that children from schools affected by the floods will be hosted by neighbouring schools, wh...

Death toll hits 267 as 20 counties brace for more rain
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2024

Presently, 75 people remain missing, and the displacement of 56,367 households has affected roughly 281,835 individuals.

City Hall ramps up bridge repairs as torrential rains sweep Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2024

The Chief Officer of Disaster Management reiterated the government's commitment to minimising disruptions for Nairobians during this challenging perio...

Tears and ruins: Mukuru kwa Reuben residents speak out after forced evictions
Hanifa Adan  |  May 07, 2024

The residents questioned the selective nature of the evacuations, pointing out disparities in treatment between slum dwellers and other residents faci...

OPINION: We are sadly paying the heavy price of ignoring flood warnings
Mohamed Ahmed  |  May 07, 2024

The government must also take care of its people beyond issuing cautionary statements.

Red Cross warns Garissa residents as floods intesify
Issa Hussein  |  May 06, 2024

County Coordinator Daud Ahmed noted that with the River Tana flooding, more water could flow to parts of Garissa and Tana River counties.

Fear grips locals as River Tana waters spill into homes in Galole
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 06, 2024

Gitonga's house is almost entirely submerged in water, forcing him to move his family to a tent as he contemplates where next to move.

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...

City in distress: Nairobi’s death toll hits 39 amid devastating floods
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 05, 2024

The assessment from the county also revealed that three villages in Kamukunji have reported diarrhoea cases.

KeNHA warns of flood risks on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2024

KeNHA cautioned that the river is nearing overflow, posing a danger to road users.

Interior PS reiterates government's plan to support Kenyans affected by floods
Mary Wambui  |  May 04, 2024

138 camps have been set up to accommodate people living in flood-prone areas including 33 in various parts of Nairobi.

Fear grips Garissa,Tana River counties as floods intensify, camp marooned
Issa Hussein  |  May 04, 2024

Floodwaters from River Tana which burst its banks have also affected Galbet and Iftin wards, where institutions housing internally displaced persons h...

Expect heavy rains in Nairobi on Friday- Met department
Charity Kilei  |  May 03, 2024

This caution follows a similar advisory from the Met Department on Thursday, warning of the probability of heavy rainfall and strong winds persisting...

Kenya criticised for inadequate response to deadly flash floods
Hanifa Adan  |  May 03, 2024

The floods have claimed the lives of over 200 individuals, displaced over 200,000, and resulted in significant damage to property and infrastructure.

Kwale residents urged to stay away from Indian Ocean amid Cyclone Hidaya alert
Mishi Gongo  |  May 03, 2024

Precautionary measures include relocating residents from flood-prone areas along riverbanks to safer locations ahead of expected heavy rains.

Kindiki orders demolitions of properties along riparian land in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2024

The state has also given those residing on the riparian land 24 hours to vacate failure to which they will be evacuated forcefully on Saturday.

Government to begin mandatory evacuation in high risk areas on Saturday
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2024

Kindiki noted that mandatory evacuation orders would be implemented between 6.30 am and 6 pm.

Cyclone Hidaya likely to hit Coast region- Cabinet
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2024