Runda residents form crisis committee after homes get marooned by floods
Residents of Runda have united to form a crisis committee in an etch to address the flooding situation that has left families marooned in their homes and roads impassable. Speaking to CNN‘s Larry Madowo, Isaac Gitoho, an engineer and former chairman of the Runda Association said eight areas within the upscale neighbourhood have been flooded. […]
Garissa County most affected by floods with 16,883 peòple displaced
16,883 have been forcibly displaced from their homes in Garissa County in the wake of heavy relentless rains lashing most parts of the country. Confirming the statistics on Monday, May 6, the Kenya Red Cross has said Garissa is the hardest hit with 550 households displaced in 11 camps at at Hyuga Girls Primary School. […]
Ruto pledges 10K each for 40K displaced households in Nairobi
President William Ruto has announced a pledge of Ksh10,000 to every household in Nairobi affected by flooding, aiming to assist them in securing alternative accommodation. Speaking in the Kiamaiko area of Mathare slums on Monday, April 6, 2024, Ruto emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting displaced families during this challenging time. “Households elfu arubaini hapa […]
UK to provide cash assistance to Kenyans affected by floods
The British High Commission Nairobi has pledged emergency funding totalling over Ksh140 million to bolster flood relief efforts in Kenya. This announcement comes in response to the widespread devastation caused by flooding across the country. The allocated funds will be channelled through UNICEF, a renowned humanitarian organization, to provide essential assistance to the most severely […]
Kisumu: 17 rescued from floodwaters in Nyando, Kadibo sub-counties
17 more people have been rescued from floods in Nyando and Kadibo Sub Counties after River Nyando burst its banks. In a statement shared on Sunday, May 5, the Kenya Red Cross (KRC) Society said ongoing air and water rescue efforts to evacuate more than 40 individuals stranded by the river’s surge. “Air and aqua […]
Flood calamity: Gov’t appeals to Kenyans to join in relief efforts for flood victims
The government has called upon citizens to join hands in assisting those affected by the devastating floods that have swept through various regions of the country. Issuing a statement on Sunday, May 5, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura noted the importance of unity and cooperation during this challenging period. Mwaura also acknowledged the United Arab Emirates […]
Nairobians to be treated to dry taps amid floods
Several residential areas in Nairobi will experience water shortage, the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced. According to the utility firm, the shortage has been occasioned by floods, which have swept away water supply pipelines. Also, the company attributes the shortage to its production capacity of 525.6 million litres per day against a […]