Tag: flash floods

1 dead as flash floods sweep away father, son, motorbike in Loitoktok

An 8-year-old boy died after being washed away by flashfloods in Ilasit, Loitoktok Kajiado County with farmers in the area left counting massive losses. While the area was calm and dry, rains pouring on the neighbouring country of Tanzania led to massive flash floods in the border town and its surroundings. It is reported that […]

Kenya Railways halts repairs on Kijabe line after flash floods kill 1 worker, injure 10 others

Kenya Railways MD Philip Mainga says he led a team of engineers to the site to evaluate the extent of the damage.

Weatherman issues nationwide flood warning

Several parts of the country are still expected to continue receiving moderate rainfall from April 26 to April 30.

Huge cracks appear in the ground in Elgeyo Marakwet after mudslides kill 15

The faults seem destined to extend downwards, putting the affected lower parts of Kaben, Liter and Chesegon at risk of another disaster.

Met boss says heavy rainfall to last longer in four regions

Director Stella Aura said Western, Central, Nairobi and Coast regions will receive rain of more than 30mm in 24 hours.

Death toll from Chesegon flash floods rises to 12

Rift Valley Regonal Coordination George Natembeya urges residents at high-risk areas to move to higher ground to avert disaster.

‘We are digging victims out from mud with our bare hands after hours of waiting’

me of the victims of the flash floods that hit West Pokot and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties were pushed kilometres downstream.