Floods calamity: death toll hits 228 as 72 still missing
Nine people have been reported dead due to floods in the last 24 hours, bringing the toll to 228, according to Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura. In a statement on Sunday, May 5, 2024, Mwaura revealed that 72 people are currently missing and a cumulative 164 people have been reported injured. A total of 42,526 households […]
List of major Kenyan roads rendered impassable due to flooding
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration issued an update on Saturday, May 4, 2024, regarding the flood situation in the country, urging Kenyans to exercise caution as heavy rainfall persists. According to the Ministry, 33 counties are expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, posing significant challenges to residents and travellers. “The government […]
Floods calamity: 33 Counties to be affected by heavy rains this weekend, death toll rises to 219
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has given an update on the flood situation in the country as of Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Interior Ministry called on Kenyans to exercise caution, warning that 33 Counties are expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall. “More caution is advised as the weather outlook continues […]
Schools reopening dates now postponed until further notice
President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to postpone the reopening of schools, again. This comes days after the government postponed the school reopening dates by one week following heavy rains which have caused flooding in the country. The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted an extended rain period, which could extend to the […]
2 petitioners want gov’t to declare floods national disaster
Two citizens have petitioned Parliament seeking to have it compel President William Ruto’s administration to address the flood situation in the country and declare it a national disaster. Anthony Machui Manyara and John Wangai stated that the government should declare the floods a disaster and put in place measures to address the calamity. They state […]
Floods calamity: Death toll rises to 188 as 9 more lives are lost in 24 hours
Government spokesman Isaac Mwaura has given an update on the flood situation in the country as of May 2, 2024. In a statement, Mwaura revealed that nine more Kenyans lost their lives in the past 24 hours, bringing the national tally of flood-related deaths to 188. “It is with sorrow that we report the unfortunate loss […]
Floods calamity: 2 bodies recovered in Kitengela
Bodies of two male adults have been retrieved following rescue operations of families affected by flash floods at Kitengela. The bodies were retrieved in two different areas of Noonkopir and a ditch within the town. One male identified by families is said to have been crossing a swollen bridge kwa Saitoti using his bicycle before […]