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Floods in Kenya Stories

Mathare residents slam police over river body retrieval
Hanifa Adan  |  May 16, 2024

The body, believed to be a victim of recent floods, was discovered floating in the river by residents, who claim that police consistently shirk their...

Floods death toll rise to 291 as 107 cholera cases reported countrywide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2024

The Interior Ministry revealed that 54 cholera cases have been reported at the Nyeri GK prison.

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.

Displaced and disappointed: Flood victims face empty shelters, government inaction in camps
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  May 10, 2024

They are calling for improved coordination by various agencies and rapid assistance as they face the dire realities of displacement and uncertainty

Senators want a permanent solution to floods-related deaths and destruction
Barack Oduor  |  May 09, 2024

The Committee conducted a damage assessment inspection and ascertained that massive destruction in the form of flooding of farms, settlements, and was...

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.

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.

Kenya on high alert after classing 192 dams, water reservoirs as very risky
Mary Wambui  |  May 04, 2024

A 24-hour evacuation notice effective May 2, 2024, was issued to settlements in 33 counties within 178 of these facilities.

Madaraka Nairobi-Mombasa train changes departure time from 10pm to midnight
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2024

The adjustment of time as explained by Kenya Railways is a result of the heavy rainfall which has affected movement on the roads.

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.

Kindiki orders immediate inspection of dams amid ongoing deadly floods
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2024

The County Security and Intelligence Committees will recommend cases where compulsory evacuation and temporary resettlement orders are to be issued.

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.

Heavy rain alert: Weatherman warns of heavy downpour Friday to Sunday
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 26, 2024

Heavy rainfall of more than 40mm in 24 hours, pounding several parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and the Highlands, West and East of...

Rights group puts State on spot over flood response failure
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 25, 2024

The movement also questioned the glaring absence of a proper evacuation strategy and rapid response teams until Wednesday, highlighting how ordinary c...

State sets up multi-agency centre at Nyayo House to monitor floods impact
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2024

Daily alerts will be issued to inform the public of potential dangers, appealing for cooperation with government agencies and partners to save lives a...

Education Ministry orders impact assessment of long rains ahead of new school term
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 25, 2024

Regional directors must oversee data collection from their respective areas and submit their findings to the ministry by April 26, 2024, via the minis...

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.