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President William Ruto on Monday visited flood victims in Kiamaiko, Nairobi and assessed the flood situation. He said the government will supply enough food and bedding besides offering a safe settlement to the 40,000 displaced households.   The President commended the residents of Nairobi who voluntarily heeded the government’s call …

The government has issued a cautionary advisory to schools nationwide, urging them not to resume operations amidst the flood emergency triggered by the ongoing heavy rainfall. In an appearance on the Hot 96 Breakfast show, government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura emphasized the importance of school administrators adhering to President William Ruto’s …

Ten officials from the Ol Kalou constituency National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), including individuals holding directorial positions in private companies, have been apprehended on allegations of embezzling Ksh55 million in Nyandarua County. The arrests, made public on Monday, May 6, 2024, by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), pertain …

A fatal incident occurred during UDA grassroots elections in Kayole, Nairobi, where a man was stabbed and killed amid clashes between groups. Police have detained two suspects related to the stabbing of a man in his forties, who was rushed to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital with wounds to his chest …

Governor Jonathan Bii of Uasin Gishu has successfully distributed bursary checks to disadvantaged students across all 30 wards in the region. Personally delivering the checks to recipients’ doorsteps, Governor Bii emphasized the importance of this initiative in directly engaging with the community and gaining insights into their challenges. The distribution …

1,048 individuals affected by flooding in Baringo South, specifically from Longeiwan, Sintaan, and Eldume villages, have been safely relocated to secure locations over the past two days, as confirmed by the Kenya Red Cross. The Kenya Red Cross announced on Monday, May 6, 2024, that around 1,048 flood victims have …

By: BBC Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Al Jazeera is to be shut down in Israel. Mr Netanyahu accused the Qatari-owned network of “incitement” and said the cabinet decision had been unanimous. Al Jazeera condemned the move as “criminal”. Foreign journalists are banned from entering Gaza and …

The community of Kabiro-ini village in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County, was rocked by shock and sorrow when a 29-year-old woman tragically took her own life by leaping into River Nyamindi with her 5-year-old daughter strapped to her back. According to her uncle Stephen Maembe, the woman, identified as Moreen Wangui Munene, …

Kisumu County has issued a public health warning regarding an increase in Nairobi fly activity in the Dunga and Paga beach areas. These flies, also known as Narrow Bee Flies, tend to proliferate during periods of heavy rainfall, especially in areas with decomposing wood and inadequate sanitation practices. The County …

In the last 24 hours, nine individuals have lost their lives in incidents linked to floods, pushing the national death toll to 228. Isaac Mwaura, the government spokesperson, conveyed that the ongoing flooding has resulted in injuries to 164 individuals, with 72 others currently unaccounted for. Issuing a statement on …