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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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The Kenya National Highways Authority has declared the closure of a segment of Thika Road at Kahawa Sukari Drift, extending from Kahawa Barracks to Kenyatta University, due to heavy rainfall in the city. Motorists traveling to Thika are advised to utilize Kiambu Road, then divert onto Northern Bypass towards Ruiru …
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EPRA has issued a directive for flooded petrol stations to cease operations promptly to safeguard public welfare and uphold petroleum product standards. The measure is a response to widespread heavy rainfall and ensuing floods across the nation. Concerns were raised regarding the potential compromise of Petroleum Underground Storage Tank (UST) …
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By: Al Jazeera Flooding and landslides in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain have killed 155 people and injured 236 others, the country’s prime minister has said, as intense downpours continue across East Africa. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa told Parliament that the El Nino climate pattern has worsened the …
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The Meteorological Department has put four Western region counties, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, and Vihiga, on high alert for heavy rains in May. The forecast predicts lightning, thunderstorms, hailstones, and strong winds, along with flooding, land mudslides, and fog. However, a few sunny and dry days may occur. The above-long-term average …
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Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
