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How heavy rains brought hardship for market traders in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2024

In all these markets, a common thread emerged: dwindling customer numbers amid persistent rains led to spoiled produce and financial losses for trader...

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.

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...

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.

Several feared trapped after landslide in Kiambu
Amina Wako  |  May 14, 2024

The Red Cross said the area had been cordoned off and declared a danger zone.

India sends food, medicine in support of Kenya's flood victims
Mary Wambui  |  May 14, 2024

The donation comes amidst the government's pleas for assistance from local and international partners.

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.

400 Mombasa teachers set for training on robotics, coding
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 12, 2024

The initiative aims to tackle the increasing demand for digital literacy in schools and will involve the training of at least five teachers per school...

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...

Government to compensate farmers affected by floods
Charity Kilei  |  May 11, 2024

Rono revealed that approximately 33 hectares of land were damaged by the floods. He advised farmers to remain vigilant and cautioned against planting...

Met department forecasts sunny intervals as heavy rains subside
Mary Wambui  |  May 11, 2024

The prediction provides ideal weather for the schools reopening, as several schools are expected to have their students resume over the weekend.

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.

Death toll hits 267 as 20 counties brace for more rain
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2024

Presently, 75 people remain missing, and the displacement of 56,367 households has affected roughly 281,835 individuals.

Kwale schools impacted by floods to utilise social halls for reopening next week
Mishi Gongo  |  May 10, 2024

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...

Uncertainty looms as floods destroy schools in Tana River
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 09, 2024

Abad Kunyo, the Tana River Executive for Education, has highlighted the dire situation, revealing that over 30 ECDE centres are currently unfit for le...

Weatherman predicts cloudy skies, sunny intervals for Nairobi residents
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 09, 2024

Several regions in Kenya will continue bracing for more rain.

Isiolo religious leaders seek help for 1,800 families displaced by floods
Waweru Wairimu  |  May 08, 2024

The government must ensure temporary shelters are available, and have adequate supplies, before asking residents to move, Interfaith Network says.

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.

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.