December 06, 2023
Kenya: Flood Related Death Toll at 165 After Five More People Killed
Five more people have died as a result of the ongoing floods caused by the El-Nino rains raising the death toll across the country to 165. Read more »
Kenya: Google Celebrates Ahmed the Kenyan Elephant With a Doodle
Google has celebrated 'Ahmed', the elephant known for his big tusks. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Fishermen on Lake Victoria Seize Five Ugandan Boats in Revenge Move
Kenyan fishermen along Nyang'wina beach in Muhuru Bay in Migori County last evening seized five boats from Ugandan fishermen over territorial trespass in Lake Victoria. Read more »
Kenya: Six More People Killed By Floods in Four Counties, Death Toll at 160, Mwaura Says
Six more deaths have been reported in the ongoing floods bringing the total fatalities across the country to 160. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Kenya: Coast, Central, Western, Lake Victoria Basin, Southeast Lowlands Set for Week-Long Rains, Isolated Storms
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rains advisory at the Coast, Central, Western, Lake Victoria Basin and Southeast lowlands. Read more »
Kenya: AU Proposal for Moratorium On Horrifying Donkey Skin Trade Welcomed By ICWE
A report calling for a moratorium on the donkey skin trade has received the endorsement of the African Union. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Kenya: Only 51 Govt Officials Cleared to Attend COP28
Statehouse Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed has clarified that the Kenyan government had legally cleared only 51 people to attend the COP28 UN climate talks in the United Arabs… Read more »
Kenya: Fatality Confirmed, 100 Households Submerged as River Voi Bursts Its Banks
A fatality has been recorded in floods after Voi River burst its banks. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua to Launch Cash Transfer Disbursement for El Nino Victims in Garissa, Tana River Counties
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is on Monday slated to launch cash transfer disbursements to families affected by El Nino in Garissa and Tana River County. Read more »
Kenya: Search and Rescue Operation Underway After River Voi Bursts Banks
Kenya Red Cross officials and the public have launched search and rescue operations for families marooned by rising waters after Voi River burst its banks this morning. Read more »
December 02, 2023
Kenya: No Country Should Be Forced to Choose Between Its Development and Climate Action - Ruto
President William Ruto has called for an integrated global effort to support climate action, while warning against forcing any country to choose between development and climate… Read more »
December 03, 2023
Kenya: Residents Near Tana River Dams Urged to Relocated as Floods Risk Rises
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning to residents living in proximity to Masinga, Kamburu, Kindaruma, Gitaru, and Kiambere Dams along the Tana… Read more »
December 02, 2023
Kenya: Comprehensive Natural Resources Atlas Launched for Informed Decision-Making and Conservation
Kenya has unveiled an extensive atlas consolidating data and information about its critical natural resources. Read more »
December 01, 2023
Kenya: The Loss and Damage Fund Must Work for the Most Vulnerable
Dec 1 - the world convenes in Dubai for COP28, developing countries will be looking out for opportunities to massively scale up action against the "loss and damage" arising from… Read more »
November 30, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Heading to Dubai for COP28
President William Ruto will on Thursday jet out of the country to Dubai for the 28th Conference of the Parties(COP) 28 to advocate for Kenya and Africa's climate change agenda. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Disburse Sh625 Million to Kenyans Adversely Affected By the Ongoing Floods
Government will disburse Sh625.8 million to benefit 500,000 Kenyans in eight counties across the country affected by the ongoing flood situation. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Environmentalist Lamech Opiyo to Represent Youth Voices at COP28
In the face of escalating global climate challenges, Rotary International members are taking proactive steps to drive sustainable practices and contribute to vital discussions on… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Kenya: Homabay MPs Call for Government Assistance Following Raging Floods That Has Wrecked Havoc Across the Country
Homabay County Leaders have implored the government to fast-track humanitarian assistance to residents surrounding Lake Victoria who have been displaced by floods due to the… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Kenya: Govt Sets Up Command Post at Nyayo House to Coordinate Response to Floods
The government has established a Command Center for Flood Emergency Response and Communication at the National Disaster Operations Center in Nyayo House to document and report… Read more »
Kenya: How Can Govt Help You When You Risk Your Lives? Gachagua on Flood Related Deaths
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday attributed the current El Nino crisis in Kenya to inadequate infrastructural planning. Read more »
November 27, 2023
Kenya: KDF, NYS, Kenya Red Cross Airlift Medical Supplies, Relief Food to Flood-Hit Regions
State House Spokesman Mohamed Hussein says medical supplies, and other relief items have ben airlifted to flood-hit regions through Kenya Defense Forces(KDF). Read more »
November 25, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Red Cross Launches Sh3 Billion IFRC-Backed Appeal for Flood Response
The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has launched a joint appealed with the The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to raise 18 million Swiss… Read more »
Kenya: Masinga Dam Overflow Holding Capacity Minimizes Flooding Risks - KenGen
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has clarified that the ongoing rains in the country is unlikely to fill the Masinga dam, the main reservoir in the Seven Forks… Read more »
Kenya: Floods Cut Off Kilifi's Mbogolo Bridge, Kenha Diverts Traffic to Mavueni Route
Floods arising from ongoing heavy rains have cut off the Mbogolo Bridge along Mtwapa-Kilifi (A7) Road affecting traffic to and from the coastal city of Mombasa. Read more »
Kenya: Kamburu Dam Overflow Imminent, Chirchir Urges Locals Downstream to Move to Higher Grounds
Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Davis Chirchir has warned of the imminent overflow of 1,006.5-metre deep Kamburu dam in Machakos County. Read more »