April 29
Kenya: Houses Swept Away in Mai Mahiu After Dam Breaks Banks
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 »
April 27
Kenya: 'Stop Risking Your Lives By Driving During Flooding'
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has urged members of the public to exercise cation and avoid risking their lives by driving through or walking in moving waters. Read more »
Kenya: Households in Flood-Prone Areas Urged to Vacate
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 »
Kenya: City Hall Waives Building Renovations Fees in Response to Floods
The Nairobi County Government has waived statutory fees for renovations and repair of buildings due flood related destruction as a move to augment flood response. Read more »
Kenya: Flood Alert As Masinga Dam Overflows
The Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority(TARDA) has urged residents to exercise vigilance following the overflowing of the Masinga dam due to heavy rains. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Red Cross Appeals for Donations As Flooding Displaces Hundreds
The Kenya Red Cross - Nairobi has called out for food and nonfood contributions to the families affected by floods in different parts of the city. Read more »
Kenya: New Storm Water Warning for Counties and Companies
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has urged county governments to clear storm drains of material hindering the free flow of rainwater and receiving flowing water… Read more »
April 25
Kenya: Govt Orders Search And Rescue Operations As Death Toll Rises From Flood
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has directed the National Police Service (NPS) to initiate extensive search and rescue operations nationwide in response to ongoing flood… Read more »
April 24
Kenya: Kenya Railways Suspends Commuter Services Following Heavy Rains
The Kenya Railways company has suspended commuter train services in the city following heavy rains that has led of flooding in various parts of the country. Read more »
April 21
Kenya: Kenya Red Cross On High Alert As Estates, Roads Flood in Nairobi
The Kenya Red Cross has mobilized tactical teams to aid in search and rescue efforts in various parts of Nairobi affected by Saturday's heavy rainfall. Read more »
April 17
Kenya: Govt Lists 17 Counties At Risk of Flooding, Evacuation Orders Likely
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has said the government is likely to order evacuations in seventeen counties at high risk of flooding in an early-warning alert issued… Read more »
April 15
Kenya: Stray Buffalo Kills Man Aged 60 in Voi Town
A 60-year-old man with hearing impairment has died following an attack by a stray buffalo in Voi town. Read more »
April 12
Kenya: At Least 323 Households Adversely Affected By Heavy Rains in Kirinyaga
The Kenya Red Cross Society says at least 323 households in Thiba, Mwea West subcounty in Kirinyaga have been adversely affected by heavy rainfall experienced in the past few days. Read more »
April 09
Kenya: Kenha Declares High Safety Risk On Nairobi-Garissa Road - Flooding Alert
Kenya National Highway Authority closes the Nairobi- Garissa Road due to flooding at Arer area between Bangaley and Madogo caused by heavy rains leading to rising water levels… Read more »
April 02
Kenya: Kenya Braces for Heavy Rains, Strong Winds and Potential Flooding
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning due to the imminent occurrence of strong winds, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding in various parts of the country… Read more »
March 26
Kenya: The Pathway of Water - Promoting Peaceful Ties, Fostering Harmony and Prosperity
Historically, water has been a central factor in human settlement patterns. Ancient civilizations flourished along the banks of rivers. Modern cities cluster around freshwater… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Unclogging Blocked Drainage Following Heavy Rains
The Nairobi County Government has deployed technical staff and equipment to unclog sewers and drainage systems in various parts of Nairobi affected by flooding following heavy… Read more »
March 25
Kenya: Kenya Red Cross Warns Against Driving, Walking Through Floods Following Heavy Rains
The Kenya Red Cross has warned Nairobi residents against walking or driving through flood waters following heavy rains witnessed in the city on Sunday night. Read more »
March 24
Kenya: Heavy Rains to Continue Across the Country Until Wednesday - MET
Several parts of the country will continue experiencing heavy rainfall with the onset on Saturday until Wednesday. Read more »
March 17
Kenya: Kenyans Warned Against Eating Lake Nakuru Fish Due to Harmful Chemicals
The Nakuru County government has warned citizens against the consumption of fish harvested from Lake Nakuru following the high pesticide pollution presence in the lake. Read more »
March 14
Kenya: Kenya Identified As Best Destination for Wildlife Photography
A recent study by Cape Town-based travel portal Go2Africa has identified Kenya as the best destination for wildlife spotting and photography in the world. Read more »
March 07
Kenya: The Elephant Queen - How a Wildlife Documentary Inspired Rural Kenya
Powerful, award-winning nature films like 'The Elephant Queen', made by filmmakers Mark Deeble, Victoria Stone and Etienne Oliff, have the potential to reshape attitudes and garner… Read more »
March 05
Kenya: Animal Welfare Group Call for End of Wildlife Farming, Urge Govts to Take Action
World Animal Protection (WAP) has launched the 'Wildlife Not Profit' campaign, advocating for an end to wildlife farming and urging governments to take immediate action. Read more »
March 06
Kenya: Environment Stakeholders Discuss the State of Kakamega Forest
The Conservation Alliance of Kenya (CAK), in partnership with the State Department for Forestry, State Department for Environment and Climate Change, and State Department for… Read more »
March 01
Rwanda: Rwanda Calls for Global Action to Curb the Plastic Pollution Scourge At UNEA-6
Rwanda has joined the calls for global collective action to combat the menace of plastic pollution as part of the efforts to address the triple planetary crisis. Read more »