Elderly wòman among 8 peòple rescued after being marooned by floods in Ahero
An elderly woman has been rescued alongside seven others from floodwaters in Ahero, Kisumu County after River Nyando broke its banks. According to a statement issued by the Kenya Red Cross (KRC) Society on Sunday, May 5, the incident left many stranded. “This elderly woman is one of the eight out of 40 people who […]
Governor Nyong’o appeals to state departments with helicopters to help rescue flood victims in Kisumu
Kisumu governor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has appealed to state departments with helicopters including the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), the Kenya Wildlife Services, and the Kenya Forest Service to intervene and help rescue flood victims in the county. In his statement, the county head noted that the flood situation had worsened after River Nyando burst its […]
Protect Kenya’s fledgling democracy – Kisumu Governor Nyong’o asks international community
Kisumu Governor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has asked the international community to safeguard Kenya’s democracy. “We appeal to all progressive and democratic forces across the world to keep vigil and to mobilize all their resources to protect Kenya’s fledgling democracy,” he stated. His statement comes ahead of the Supreme Court ruling in the presidential petition challenging […]