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floods Stories

Sh30 billion needed to repair flood-damaged roads - CS Murkomen
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2024

"We need between Sh26 billion and Sh30 billion to undertake full reconstruction and repair of the damaged infrastructure across the country,” Murkomen...

At least five missing in Kiambu landslide, residents say
Reuters  |  May 15, 2024

Joseph Gitau, a resident of Kimende, said his cousin was among four people engulfed by the landslide, which happened while they were walking along a r...

Religious leaders call for support for Garissa, Tana River flood victims
Issa Hussein  |  May 15, 2024

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

Four rescued after building collapses in Mathare, more likely trapped
Reuters  |  May 14, 2024

Mathare was inundated this month when the Mathare River, which runs through it, burst its banks after heavy rainfall, killing dozens.

Expect high daytime temperatures, continued rainfall, Met says
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2024

In its May 14–20, 2024, weather advisory,the Met says regions set to experience daytime maximum temperatures include the Coast, North-eastern, and Nor...

County officials assess flood and sewer damage in Eastleigh North, promise solutions
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 14, 2024

Eastleigh has been experiencing sewerage system failures over the past few years, with frequent bursts during heavy rains, which present health risks.

Pupils in schools affected by floods moved to neighbouring institutions
Waweru Wairimu  |  May 14, 2024

Some schools resumed operations on Monday, May 13, with learners allowed to return to classes.

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.

Low turnout in Garissa schools with some IDPs yet to leave camps
Issa Hussein  |  May 13, 2024

A spot check found some schools still flooded and some displaced persons yet to move out of their temporary shelters.

New Eastleigh Primary School undergoes massive transformation as students resume studies
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 13, 2024

The administration refurbished washrooms that had been in deplorable condition, posing health hazards to students.

Floods death toll hits 277 as 75 people remain missing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2024

188 people were reported injured, while the number of missing persons stands at 75.

Kenya Railways explains why students sat on the floor in train
Mary Wambui  |  May 13, 2024

The government postponed the opening date to May 13, prompting an abrupt surge in demand for transport.

Nearly 14,000 IDPs moved from Garissa schools ahead of reopening
Issa Hussein  |  May 12, 2024

They say, however, that the new camp at the Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organization in Galbet Ward, is overcrowded, lacks water and tents,...

School reopening: Ministry blocks access to unsafe bridges, roads
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2024

Traffic police officers have been deployed to critical highways to monitor traffic violations such as speeding, overloading, and the use of unroadwort...

Eastleigh volunteers join hands in donating essentials to flood victims
Hanifa Adan  |  May 12, 2024

They gave clothes, sanitary towels, shoes, mattresses, and blankets to at least 40 families from the Mukuru kwa Njenga and Kware areas.

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...

BBS Mall distributes food items to Kamukunji residents affected by floods 
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 11, 2024

Dalmar Abdi, the Head of Marketing and Communication Officer of BBS Mall, emphasised that recipients were carefully verified to ensure assistance reac...

Met department forecasts sunny intervals as heavy rains subside
Mary Wambui  |  May 11, 2024

The prediction provides ideal weather for the schools reopening, as several schools are expected to have their students resume over the weekend.

WHO warns of Cholera risk amid Kenya's flood crisis
Hanifa Adan  |  May 11, 2024

As rains intensify, the risk of disease outbreaks looms large, calling the urgent need for coordinated efforts to provide relief and prevent further h...

OPINION: We should use our voices strongly to hold leaders accountable
Mohamed Ahmed  |  May 11, 2024

We have been overly reliant on opposition leader Raila Odinga for far too long. We must fix ourselves, beginning with electing leaders who will not to...