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Mathare,Mathare flood victims 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...

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.

After exit of NMS, Mathare residents lament lack of tangible projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 11, 2024

With nearly 69,000 residents, the community struggles with limited access to clean water, electricity, and adequate drainage, posing serious health ri...

26 members of Mathare Justice Center arrested for alleged incitement
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 08, 2024

The members claimed the timing of these arrests raises suspicion since they occurred amidst criticism by the Mathare Justice Center of the government'...

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.

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.

Teen killed, woman shot amid Mathare North demolitions
Hanifa Adan  |  May 06, 2024

Ian Henry Otieno family said he was sifting through mounds of rubble at the scene to recover any possessions that were spared the destruction.

Ruto announces Sh10,000 monthly stipend, affordable housing for flood victims
Mary Wambui  |  May 06, 2024

Ruto also announced those affected by the floods in the Kiamaiko area will be given priority for the 5,000 affordable housing units that will be put u...

Nairobi’s first metalwork, woodwork industry to be setup in Mathare
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 06, 2024

The County Aggregation and Industrial Parks project across 27 counties will cost Sh1.45 billion.

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...

Kiambiu youth erect makeshift bridge as floods leave trail of destruction
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 25, 2024

Leading the project are local youths who opted to construct a makeshift bridge following the aftermath of the flood's devastation, which left many con...

Sakaja suspends building approvals in Nairobi as floods claim four lives
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2024

The most affected areas include Kibra, Lindi, Mathare, Baba Dogo, Githurai, and Zimmerman, which have suffered extensive damage due to the relentless...

Floods sweep through Mathare North leaving hundreds homeless
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 24, 2024

According to the Red Cross, 23 counties are grappling with the aftermath of the floods, affecting 24,741 households.

Tragedy as woman who lost sons in poll violence dies in Mathare floods
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 24, 2024

Two of her grandchildren are still missing after the Tuesday's heavy downpour.

Mathari hospital stretched yet understaffed, in need of Sh3.6bn, MPs told
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 04, 2024

The hospital manages around 64,000 patients annually but challenges persist, including insufficient funding, policy implementation issues, and underst...