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 »
November 26, 2023
Kenya: KeNHA Urges Caution on Madongo-Garissa Road After Floods Cut Off Section Near Mororo
The Kenya National Highway Authority has advised caution on Madongo-Garissa road after floods cut off a section of the transport corridor following "a major washout". Read more »
Kenya: Counties Must Complement National Govt Response to Floods - Raymong Omollo
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has challenged county governments to complement interventions being taken by the national government to mitigate the effects of El Nino… Read more »
November 25, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Chairs Emergency Meeting On El Nino Crisis, Says Response Plan in Place
President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that the Government has taken concrete measures, both short and long term, to address the effects of the ongoing El-Nino rains. Read more »
November 23, 2023
Kenya: North Eastern MPs Want El-Nino Declared a National Disaster
North Eastern region lawmakers have implored the government to declare the El Nino rains coupled with floods that has so far affected 2 million people a national disaster. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Kenya: KeNHA Urges Caution on Thika-Garissa Highway as Floods Damage Arer Section
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has urged caution on Thika-Garissa highway after floods peeled off a section of the road at Arer area near Bangali town. Read more »
Kenya: Governors Tell Off DP Gachagua Over El Nino Mitigation, Say No Funds Sent to Counties
The Council of Governors has told off Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on El Nino preparedness and mitigation, saying no funds have been sent to counties. Read more »
November 21, 2023
Kenya: You Must Take Responsibility for Flood Emergencies - Gachagua to Governors
Deputy President Rigathi Gachgua has told off Governors blaming the national government's inaction on flooding following heavy rains witnessed in parts of the country. Read more »
Kenya: Northern Kenya MPs Decry Over Unequal El Niño Aid Distribution
MPs from the Northern Kenya region have decried over what they perceive as discrimination and neglect by the national government in addressing the impact of the El Niño… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Kenya: Army Helicopter Crashes in Wajir After Delivering Relief Food
A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) logistics helicopter crashed in Buna, Wajir North, on Monday where it flew to deliver relief supplies to residents affected by floods. Read more »
November 21, 2023
Kenya: Wajir Leaders Seek Urgent Aid Amid Devastating El Nino Rains
Leaders from Wajir County have made an urgent appeal to the national government to release emergency funds to address the severe impact of the ongoing El Nino rains. Read more »
November 20, 2023
Kenya: Heavy Rains At the Coast to Extend to January 31 - Forecast
Heavy rains in Mombasa and the larger coastal region are projected to continue until January 31, a new forecast has shown. Read more »
November 19, 2023
Kenya: At Least 80,000 Households Affected By the Ongoing El-Nino Rains - DP Gachagua
At least 80,000 households in 33 counties have been affected by the ongoing El-Nino rains, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said. Read more »