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In all these markets, a common thread emerged: dwindling customer numbers amid persistent rains led to spoiled produce and financial losses for trader...
The Interior Ministry revealed that 54 cholera cases have been reported at the Nyeri GK prison.
Mathare was inundated this month when the Mathare River, which runs through it, burst its banks after heavy rainfall, killing dozens.
The donation comes amidst the government's pleas for assistance from local and international partners.
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.
Traffic police officers have been deployed to critical highways to monitor traffic violations such as speeding, overloading, and the use of unroadwort...
Rono revealed that approximately 33 hectares of land were damaged by the floods. He advised farmers to remain vigilant and cautioned against planting...
Presently, 75 people remain missing, and the displacement of 56,367 households has affected roughly 281,835 individuals.
On Friday Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani said the county is moving fast to repair the 20 schools affected by the rains to allow students to resum...
Abad Kunyo, the Tana River Executive for Education, has highlighted the dire situation, revealing that over 30 ECDE centres are currently unfit for le...
The Auditor-General paints a troubling picture of mismanagement and misappropriation of emergency funds in several northern Kenyan counties.
Ruto also declared that Friday, May 10, is a public holiday to remember Kenyans adversely affected by climate change.
The government has taken measures to mitigate the flood effects to ensure safety and support to affected populations.
The Chief Officer of Disaster Management reiterated the government's commitment to minimising disruptions for Nairobians during this challenging perio...
The residents questioned the selective nature of the evacuations, pointing out disparities in treatment between slum dwellers and other residents faci...
A total of 174 people have been reported wounded, 75 missing, and 47,000 families, or 235,000 people, displaced.
The government must also take care of its people beyond issuing cautionary statements.
County Coordinator Daud Ahmed noted that with the River Tana flooding, more water could flow to parts of Garissa and Tana River counties.
The public health department noted the potential for diarrhoea outbreaks, largely attributed to the consumption of contaminated food and water.