Tag Archives: Floods in Kenya

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was present at a service held to honor the victims of the Mai Mahiu floods. The ceremony took place at Mor Gas Grounds in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru. ALSO READ: Court Rejects Wa Iria’s Bid to Halt Ksh.562M Graft Case Accompanying Gachagua at the memorial service was Nakuru …

Education Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has revealed that the government intends to prolong the second term to compensate for the delay in reopening caused by flooding. Originally scheduled to commence on April 29, the reopening was postponed due to severe rainfall and ensuing floods, which have claimed the lives of more …

Nairobi, May 8, 2024 – The Kenyan government has officially declared Friday, May 10, as a public holiday to commemorate both National Tree Growing Day and to honor the victims of the devastating floods that have ravaged the nation in recent months. According to a notice seen by The Lower …

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 …

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 …

The Kenya Highways Authority has announced the closure of several roads this Saturday due to flooding caused by heavy rains. In a series of public notices issued on Saturday afternoon, the Authority declared the closure of the Laisamis-South Horr Road at the Namarai area due to a washout following intense …

The Ministry of Interior, based on advice from the Kenya Meteorological Department, has identified 33 counties slated to encounter significant rainfall ranging from heavy to very heavy this  Saturday throughout the country. Thunderstorms will accompany the intense rainfall. Among the areas listed for heavy to very heavy rainfall is Kenya’s …

Traffic congestion has intensified along Mombasa Road due to flooding near Cabanas, following a spell of heavy rainfall. Footage obtained by The Lower Eastern Times reveals numerous vehicles stranded amidst impassable floodwaters, causing significant disruption to travel. ALSO READ: Kenya Floods: Death Toll Mounts to 219, 72 Missing Amid Heavy Rains …

As the death toll from flooding in Kenya climbs to 219, with 72 people still missing, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki issues a cautionary plea for citizens to be vigilant on the roads amidst forecasts of heavy rainfall across the nation this weekend. According to an update released on May …

The leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has expressed his solidarity with Kenya in the face of devastating floods that have caused loss of life and extensive damage to infrastructure and property. Via X, formerly Twitter, Pope Francis conveyed his spiritual closeness to the Kenyan people and his deep …