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Kenya’s flood evictions may violate the law
The Conversation  |  May 18, 2024

Instead of forcibly evicting communities that have already experienced great hardship, if the government has no alternative option for them, policymak...

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

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.

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.

State gives Kenyans in areas prone to natural disasters 48 hours to move
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2024

The government said that all members of the public affected by this directive will be notified by the end of the day on Wednesday.

Kenya's flood death toll hits 169 as over 150,000 people affected countrywide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2024

On Monday, 71 people died after houses and vehicles were swept away in flash floods in Mai Mahiu, Naivasha.

Questions linger as deadly rains, floods ravage Kenya
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 29, 2024

Government sources say a record 300 people have lost their lives, with 185,297 individuals displaced by the floods.