‘300 persons have lost their lives due to floods, 300,000 others displaced’ – Govt
Nine more people have died in the last 72 hours due to ongoing floods bringing the death toll to 300. In an update on Sunday, May 19, 2024, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura noted that displaced persons have risen to 300,000, with Nairobi County accounting for 77 per cent of the affected individuals. Mwaura faulted poor […]
Flood-related deaths hit 291 as 2 more reported dead
Flood-related fatalities have hit 291 following two more deaths reported in the last 24 hours, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has announced. Mwaura says 75 people are missing, and 188 have been injured. Further, the ongoing floods have displaced 55,631 households, affecting approximately 278,155 individuals. Another 82,552 households, comprising about 412,763 persons, have been directly impacted. […]
200 families displaced in Tana Delta due to floods receive aid
200 families in Bulla Rahma and 80 families in Kijo Farm Village, Tana Delta Sub County have received aid after being displaced due to recent floods caused by flooding after Tana River burst its banks. Kenya Red Cros said on Wednesday, May 15 that the communities found themselves isolated from the mainland, their residences submerged […]
Floods calamity: Death toll rises to 278 after one person dies in 24 hours
One person died from flood-related incidences over the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 278, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has announced. Addressing the press on Monday, May 13, 2024, Mwaura stated that the recent flooding still ongoing in various parts of the country has affected 411,825 people. He also noted that the floods […]
Floods calamity: 1,000 households displaced in Baringo County
A 1,000 households have been displaced in Baringo County due to floods caused by heavy torrential rains in the country. Kenya Red Cross says that on top of nature’s fury, there has been a longstanding conflict in the region. In a statement, the humanitarian authority says the community has to endure the double-edged crisis now […]
Section of Nairobi Bound Lanes along Kenol – Sagana Road closed
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the closure of a section of Nairobi Bound Lanes along the Kenol-Sagana (A2) Road. KeNHA said the closure is due to heavy rains causing debris to fall from the back slope of the road section at the Mugetho area. The highway authority expressed regret over the necessity […]
Ruto declares May 10 public holiday
President William Ruto has declared May 10, 2024, a public holiday. The decision comes amidst the ongoing heavy rains leading to devastating floods and loss of lives. Speaking during a meeting with grassroots leaders from Laikipia North and Kajiado Central at State House on Wednesday, May 8, President Ruto said the day will be for […]