‘Heavy rainfall to persist in most parts of the country’ – weatherman
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned Kenyans as heavy rainfall continues to batter various parts of the country. In a statement on Sunday, April 28, the weatherman predicted the persistent downpours across several regions. “Rainfall expected to persist across parts of the country. Heavy rain likely in Highlands East/West Rift Valley, Lake Victoria basin, Rift […]
Govt conducts rain impact assessment before school reopening
The Ministry of Education has issued a directive to all regional directors of education, tasking them with assessing the impact of the ongoing heavy rains on public institutions across the nation ahead of the reopening of schools. In a letter addressed to the officials on Thursday, April 25, the Ministry highlighted the importance of understanding […]
Kenya Coast Guard Service roped in rescue efforts as floods wreak hav0c
The Kenya Coast Guard Service has been directed to join in the rescue efforts alongside other emergency response agencies as heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in parts of the country. In a statement, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki said the Kenya Coast Guard Service has been instructed to escalate its response operations to further […]
VIDEOS: Traffic disruption on Thika Superhighway as Juja flyover closed after overnight floods
Heavy overnight rains have wreaked havoc on the Thika Superhighway, leading to extensive traffic jams. Motorists have been facing difficulties navigating through the affected areas. The Juja underpass in particular was closed earlier due to floodwaters reaching dangerous levels, posing a risk to motorists. Juja flyover. Use service lanes both inbound & outbound @Ma3Route pic.twitter.com/nuVZQtuc9H […]
Pictorial look at Nairobi’s Moi Avenue after floods
Traffic in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) along Moi Avenue was paralysed on Wednesday after two trees fell opposite Imenti House blocking the road. The giant trees, which fell in the wee hours, blocked the entire road making it impassable, forcing traffic marshals to divert traffic to other roads. The trees stayed on the road […]
List of areas affected by floods in Nairobi County
The heavy rains in most parts of the country have left a grim aftermath, claiming lives and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Nairobi County has been particularly hard hit, with residents grappling with the impacts of the heavy downpours. In a statement on Wednesday, April 24, the Kenya Red Cross (KRC) highlighted the areas […]
Rescue team dispatched as floods wreak havoc in Nairobi
The Kenya Red Cross has dispatched a rescue team to assess the condition in different parts of Nairobi, following heavy rains that have caused flooding in several parts of the city. In a statement on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, the Kenya Red Cross said the team would initiate search and rescue operations if need be. […]