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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...

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...

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...

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...

OPINION: Flood crisis needs urgent action to protect lives and livelihoods
Amina Boru  |  May 11, 2024

There is a need for the construction of dams and retention ponds to reduce flood peaks and provide a more stable water source during the dry season.

KeNHA closes Garsen-Witu-Lamu Road after River Tana overflows
Mary Wambui  |  May 11, 2024

In a statement, the authority said the affected section is between Gamba and Lango la Simba.

Displaced and disappointed: Flood victims face empty shelters and uncertain future
Mary Wambui  |  May 11, 2024

Ironically, the need for boats in Nairobi became apparent when the water vessels were used to rescue people marooned by floodwater in several areas

Friday declared public holiday to remember victims of climate crisis
Mary Wambui  |  May 08, 2024

President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to use the day for activities that will improve the country's environment.

Government stops construction near waterways amid heavy rains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 08, 2024

The authority said the order applies particularly to construction near waterways and further directed the cessation of all ongoing construction work w...

Kenya floods: Ruto says schools to reopen on Monday
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2024

Ruto also declared that Friday, May 10, is a public holiday to remember Kenyans adversely affected by climate change.

Soaring rent and hunger: Stuck at camps after floods, Mathare IDPs struggle to rebuild
Charity Kilei  |  May 07, 2024

IDPs are grateful for donations from the government and well-wishers, but say jobs would be more helpful to their quest to sustain themselves.

LSK sues state for failure to prevent flood deaths, destruction
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 07, 2024

The LSK says most of this destruction happened because the government failed to disseminate adequate information and put together a contingency plan.

Kenya floods death toll rises by eight to 238
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2024

A total of 174 people have been reported wounded, 75 missing, and 47,000 families, or 235,000 people, displaced.

Kenya floods: Amnesty criticises state for poor response to crisis
Hanifa Adan  |  May 06, 2024

Flash floods in the March–May long rain season have left at least 229 dead, thousands displaced and living in camps, and massive property damage.

Mathare flood victims get checkups, medicine at free medical camp
Charity Kilei  |  May 06, 2024

Many turned up for the camp organised by SHOFCO, with cases including injuries, respiratory illnesses, and diarrhoea.

Government issues food safety advisory amid flood crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2024

The public health department noted the potential for diarrhoea outbreaks, largely attributed to the consumption of contaminated food and water.

1,048 people rescued from flooded homes in Baringo
Mary Wambui  |  May 06, 2024

More however remain trapped in the Sintaan area in Marigat where efforts to rescue over 230 households are ongoing.

Kenya floods: Ministry says key health services provided at IDP camps
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  May 05, 2024

Amoth highlighted key services such as water chlorination, waste disposal, and immunisation via the dispatch of teams to villages.