April 30
Kenya: Kenya's Flood Crisis - Govt Urged to Hold Accountable Those Who Failed to Act
Kenya is in the grips of a devastating flood crisis that has claimed the lives of more than 140 people. Read more »
Kenya: Lamu East Resident Petition Parliament to Help in Community Land Return
Lamu East residents have petitioned Parliament over the 39,927 hectares that they claimed was irregularly possessed by the government. Read more »
Kenya: Move Out of Risk-Prone Areas, Cabinet Orders
President William Samoei Ruto this morning convened a Special Cabinet meeting to deliberate on additional measures required to mitigate the effects of the ongoing torrential rains… Read more »
Kenya: More Women of Reproductive Age Using Modern Birth Control Methods
377 million women aged 15-49 years of reproductive age in 85 countries are using modern birth control methods, according to a recent report by Family Planning 2030 (FP2030). Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Orders Military to Join in Search of Victims in Mai Mahiu Tragedy
President William Ruto has ordered the military to join in the search of bodies at the Mai Mahiu tragedy where dozens are missing following the devastating floods tragedy. Read more »
Kenya: Regularly Check On Elderly Relatives, Neighbors During Rainy Season - Health Ministry
The Ministry of health has urged Kenyans to periodically check on their elderly relatives, neighbors, and people with special needs during severe weather condition, by making sure… Read more »
Kenya: Former Murang'a Governor Wa Iria Finally Charged After EACC Probe
Former Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria has been charged for conspiring to defraud the county Sh140 million during his tenure. Read more »
Kenya: American Institutes for Research Opens Nairobi Office to Support University Research
The American Institutes for Research (AIR) has commissioned a new office in Kenya to help conduct research and provide technical assistance in the East Africa region. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Urges Improved Communication Among Disaster Response Units
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has called for a bolstered communication matrix amongst the disaster response units for efficiency in dealing with the floods. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Jets Out for Undisclosed Mission Abroad
Azimio La Umoja Leader Raila Odinga has jetted out of the country with details scanty on the itinerary of the mission abroad. Read more »
Kenya: Businessman Cum Preacher, James Wanjohi Denies Sh600mn Fraud Allegations
A businessman cum preacher, James Wanjohi, has denied allegations that he obtained Sh 600 million after defrauding 4,000 Kenyans while promising them Visas to travel abroad. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta Urges Kenyans to Assist Those Affected By Floods
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on Kenyans to provide assistance to those affected by floods even as he pledged a Sh2 million donation to the Kenya Red Cross Society… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Holds Special Cabinet Meeting On Flooding Situation
President William Ruto is currently holding a special cabinet meeting in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Water Authority Issues Flooding Alert Amid Seven Forks Spilling
The Water Resources Authority (WARMA) has warned of imminent flooding as a result of a potential breach in the Seven Forks Dams following sustained rainfall. Read more »
Kenya: 1 More Body Recovered in the Mai Mahiu Dam Tragedy
One more body has been recovered at kwa Muchira area of Maai Mahiu as the search for people who died in the Old Kijabe dam tragedy enters its second day. Read more »
April 29
Kenya: School Reopening Pushed to May 6 Amid Devastating Floods in Kenya
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 »
Kenya: Bureau of Standards Blames 'Impostors' for Corruption Ranking
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has attributed its third-place ranking as the most corrupt public entity to the prevalence of impostors in the country. Read more »
Kenya: 12 People Killed in IED Explosion in Elwak Town, Mandera
At least 12 people were killed Monday following an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Elwak Town, Mandera. Read more »
Kenya: Kihika Announces Medical Bill Waiver for Victims of Mai Mahiu Dam Tragedy
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has announced waiver on medical bills for victims of Mai Mahiu dam tragedy. Read more »
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 »
Kenya: Death Toll in Mai Mahiu Dam Tragedy Rises to 48
The death toll of the Old Kijabe Dam tragedy in Mai Mahiu has risen to 48. Read more »
Kenya: Nazir Jinnah Proposes Loan Moratorium to Ease Financial Strain Among Businesses Affected By Ongoing Floods
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: KQ Halts Flights to Kinshasa Over Continued Detention of 2 Staff
Kenya Airways (KQ) will suspend flights to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) tomorrow over the continued detention of its two staff amid an allegation of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Attempting to Cross Flooded Areas to Be Charged With Attempted Suicide - CS Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki now says any Kenyan who attempts to cross a flooded area will be charged with attempted suicide. Read more »
Kenya: Chiefs to Take Personal Responsibility for Foreigners Obtaining Kenya IDs
Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary Julius Bitok says chiefs will now be required to take responsibility for foreigners obtaining National Identity Cards in their… Read more »