April 29
Kenya: Dozens Killed As Dam Bursts in Kenya Following Devastating Rains
VOA
More than 40 people have died in southwestern Kenya after a dam burst Sunday night following heavy rains which spawned devastating flooding across the country. Earlier, several… Read more »
Kenya: School Reopening Pushed to May 6 Amid Devastating Floods in Kenya
Capital FM
Schools reopening for the second term has been postponed for a week until May 6 following the devastating effects caused by the ongoing rains in Kenya. Read more »
Africa: Global Honour for Coastal Guardians Who Told Shell to Go to Hell
Daily Maverick
Two environmental activists, born in remote farm villages along the Wild Coast, have been honoured with a global environmental award for their role in halting seismic blasting… Read more »
Kenya: Kihika Announces Medical Bill Waiver for Victims of Mai Mahiu Dam Tragedy
Capital FM
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has announced waiver on medical bills for victims of Mai Mahiu dam tragedy. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Flooding Leaves Dozens Dead After Dam Collapse
DW
The disaster has also damaged infrastructure, including the destruction of roads, bridges and cancellation of school lessons across the country. Thousands have also been displaced… Read more »
Kenya: Houses Swept Away in Mai Mahiu After Dam Breaks Banks
Capital FM
A major search and rescue operation is underway in Mai Mahiu after a nearby river broke its banks due to flash floods affecting Kamuchiri Village. Read more »
Africa: UN Officials Urge Swift Action to Tackle El Niño-Induced Extreme Weather
UN News
Top UN officials called on Monday for swift action to combat the El Niño extreme weather events that are currently devastating southern Africa and other regions with… Read more »
Kenya: Death Toll in Mai Mahiu Dam Tragedy Rises to 48
Capital FM
The death toll of the Old Kijabe Dam tragedy in Mai Mahiu has risen to 48. Read more »
Africa: Environment Defenders Face New Wave of Oppression [press release]
HRW
We all have an interest in supporting people who are pressing governments to meet their obligations on climate change, whether they are protesting in the street, bringing cases to… Read more »
Kenya: Nazir Jinnah Proposes Loan Moratorium to Ease Financial Strain Among Businesses Affected By Ongoing Floods
Capital FM
Businessman Nazir Jinnah has called on the Government to move with speed and alleviate the suffering of Kenyans affected by the ongoing heavy rains. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Attempting to Cross Flooded Areas to Be Charged With Attempted Suicide - CS Kindiki
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki now says any Kenyan who attempts to cross a flooded area will be charged with attempted suicide. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Suspect Nabbed for Poaching Zebra in Wildlife Ranch
New Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of a Chiredzi villager in the Lowveld for allegedly killing a Zebra. Read more »
Kenya: 10 Bodies Pulled Out in Mai Mahiu Dam Tragedy
Capital FM
Ten bodies have been pulled out in ongoing search after the Mai Mahiu dam tragedy. Read more »
Seychelles: Work Expected to Begin On Natural Disaster Mitigation Plans for Seychelles
Seychelles News Agency
Work is expected to begin this week on the natural disaster mitigation plans for Seychelles around the main island of Mahe following recommendations from experts from Switzerland… Read more »
Kenya: Rescue Operations for Garissa Boat Victims Set to Resume
Capital FM
Efforts to locate and rescue passengers who are still missing following the capsizing of a boat in Garissa, are set to resume on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Water Supply Cut-Off Cripples Businesses in Sokoto
Leadership
Sachet water producers, building-block moulders, car wash and commercial toilets' owners are facing harsh business fluctuation, as Sokoto State Water Board disconnected their… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Commissions Shs1.2bn Piped Water Project in Alebtong
Nile Post
The Ugandan government has commissioned a Shs1.2 billion piped water project in Alebtong district to address chronic water shortages and improve access to clean water for residents… Read more »
Nigeria: Salvage N'delta Communities From Environmental Genocide, Coalition Tells FG
Vanguard
Coalition for a Cleaned Niger Delta, CCND, weekend, called on the Federal Government to salvage communities in Niger Delta from 'environmental genocide'. Read more »
Cameroon: Managing Nigeria-Cameroon Forest and Wildlife
Daily Trust
Environment involves living organisms and the non-living physical conditions which are inseparable but inter-related. The living and physical components are linked together through… Read more »
Nigeria: Landscape Architects Advocate Green Infrastructures
Daily Trust
The Plateau State Council of the Society of Landscape Architects of Nigeria (SLAN) has stressed the need to promote green infrastructures as part of efforts to mitigate the climate… Read more »
April 28
Southern Africa: Lesotho Highlands Water Project Won't Fix Gauteng's Infrastructure and Supply Woes, Experts Warn [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, expected to be completed in 2028, could provide Gauteng with enough water for all. But unless municipalities fix their ageing… Read more »
Ethiopia: Public Raises Over 1.1 Bln Birr for Abbay Dam in Nine - Month
Ethiopian Herald
- The public has contributed some 1.1 billion Birr for the construction of the Abbay Dam during the past nine months of the current fiscal year, the coordinating office disclosed. Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia's Just Cause in Having Access to the Sea
Ethiopian Herald
For all creatures living on earth, water is a great boon of nature. It is very difficult to find anything that is not related to water. Even if we only associate the benefits of… Read more »
Nigeria: Agro Solutions - Hot Weather Management of Poultry
Daily Trust
During the summer, it is very important for poultry producers to be mindful of the effects warmer temperatures can have on their flocks. Read more »
April 27
Kenya: Households in Flood-Prone Areas Urged to Vacate
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urge people living on river banks to vacate to avoid disaster caused by flooding at a time when heavy rains are pounding the country. Read more »