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 […]
Several families marooned as River Nyando bursts its bąnks
Flood waters have marooned several families in Kobura village after the River Nyando in Kisumu broke its banks. Kenya Red Cross, which has initiated a rescue effort, estimates that at least 20 families in the village are in distress. “Our response team, with support from the County Government of Kisumu and Kenya Coast Guard Service, […]
Body of a 5-year-old boy retrieved from River Nyando after missing for three days
Police have launched investigations into the drowning of a five-year-old boy in Nyando, Kisumu county. The juvenile is reported to have gone missing for three days before his body was retrieved from River Nyando by Coast Guard officers. Preliminary investigations by the police indicate the body had no physical injuries. “Eldana Amani was reported to […]