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Kenya: 115 Camps Set Up in 19 Counties to Accommodate Those Displaced By Floods
Capital FM, 3 May 2024
The government has set 115 camps across 19 counties to accommodate those displaced by floods. Read more »
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Kenya: Death Toll Climbs As Torrential Rains Contine to Batter Kenya
RFI, 3 May 2024
Weeks of heavy rain and floods that have killed nearly 200 people continue to ravage parts of Kenya - causing landslides, destroying roads and forcing people from their homes. Read more »
Kenya's Slow Response to Deadly Floods Draws Criticism
Kenyan authorities have faced criticism from Human Rights Watch for their inadequate response to flash floods caused by heavy rains, resulting in at least 170 deaths, displacing over 200,000 people, and causing widespread destruction of property and livelihoods.
Despite warnings from the meteorological department and the allocation of funds, the government did not take appropriate measures to prepare for or respond to the disaster.
Human Rights Watch urged the authorities to conduct an investigation and ensure timely and effective disaster management to prevent future catastrophes.
This is Konoramadha in Saka, Tana River County, where we have rescued 16 people marooned by floodwaters.
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1 May 2024
Rescue Teams Push On in Kenya's Devastating Floods
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Efforts to reach others in this challenging operation continue. see more »
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Kenya: Floods Threaten Marginalized People
HRW, 2 May 2024
Kenyan authorities have not responded adequately to flash floods resulting from heavy rains, Human Rights Watch said today. The floods have left at least 170 people… Read more »
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Kenya: Islamic Relief Steps Up Response to Deadly Floods in Kenya
Islamic Relief, 2 May 2024
As extreme flooding continues to devastate large parts of Kenya, Islamic Relief is providing thousands of affected families with cash to help them buy food and other essential… Read more »
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Kenya: Kenyan Floods Leave Tourists Stranded At Iconic Maasai Mara
DW, 1 May 2024
The world-famous wildlife reserve is the latest area of Kenya to be affected by torrential rains that have claimed more than 170 lives and displaced more than 195,000 people across… Read more »
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Kenya: Kenya's Devastating Floods Expose Decades of Poor Urban Planning and Bad Land Management
The Conversation Africa, 1 May 2024
Floods in Kenya killed at least 169 people between March and April 2024. The most catastrophic of these deaths occurred after a flash flood swept through a rural village killing 42… Read more »
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Rwanda: Kagame Condoles With Kenya After Deadly Floods
New Times, 1 May 2024
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, May 1, extended condolences to the people of Kenya, after heavy flooding ravaged the country, killing hundreds of people and more families… Read more »
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Kenya: Tourists Evacuated As Camps Flooded in Maasai Mara
Capital FM, 1 May 2024
A search and rescue operation was underway Wednesday for tourists stranded by floodwaters in over 14 tourist camps in Talek, Narok County. Read more »
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Kenya: Mai Mahiu-Narok Road Closed After Severe Crack Occurs
Capital FM, 29 April 2024
The Mai Mahiu - Narok road has been closed temporarily after a severe crack caused by flash floods occured. Read more »
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Kenya: Kenya Red Cross Rescues 11 People Stranded in Kitengela Floods
Capital FM, 1 May 2024
Eleven people and a dog were rescued by the Kenya Red Cross in Kitengela on Wednesday morning as floodwaters marooned several homes. Read more »
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Kenya: Kenya's Flood Crisis - Govt Urged to Hold Accountable Those Who Failed to Act
Capital FM, 30 April 2024
Kenya is in the grips of a devastating flood crisis that has claimed the lives of more than 140 people. Read more »
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Kenya: Death Toll in Mai Mahiu Dam Tragedy Rises to 48
Capital FM, 29 April 2024
The death toll of the Old Kijabe Dam tragedy in Mai Mahiu has risen to 48. Read more »
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Kenya: UN Expresses Solidarity With Kenya Following Deadly Floods
UN News, 29 April 2024
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated the UN's continued commitment to Kenya in the wake of deadly floods caused by weeks of heavy rains that continue to… Read more »
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Kenya: Dozens Killed As Dam Bursts in Kenya Following Devastating Rains
VOA, 29 April 2024
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 »
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Kenya: School Reopening Pushed to May 6 Amid Devastating Floods in Kenya
Capital FM, 29 April 2024
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 »
To enhance our ongoing search and rescue operations amid the ongoing flooding, we have deployed new rescue boats, particularly in high-risk flood areas. These boats pictured here are now actively supporting operations in Tana River and Kilifi Counties.
Several people have been taken to a health facility in Mai Mahiu due to flash floods affecting Kamuchiri Village. The floodwaters are reported to have originated from a nearby river that broke its banks. The Kenya Police, County Disaster team, Kenya Red Cross and community members are at the scene.
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Kenya: Etihad Airways Resumes Direct Flights to Nairobi
Capital FM, 29 April 2024
Etihad Airways is resuming flights to East Africa with daily flights to Nairobi set to start on May 1. Read more »
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Kenya: Over 20 Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes in Garissa
Capital FM, 28 April 2024
A tragic boat capsizing on the Garissa - Madogo road late Sunday has left over 20 feared dead. Read more »
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Kenya: Houses Swept Away in Mai Mahiu After Dam Breaks Banks
Capital FM, 29 April 2024
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 »
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Heavy rains continue to batter Kenya, causing widespread devastation and displacing residents across the country. In the hard-hit North Rift region, floodwaters have ... Read more »
The Garissa Red Cross branch team has successfully evacuated 16 more people to safety. Among them, three had been atop a tree at Najah farm since early this morning, while the rest were marooned at Maramtu farm, Garissa Township. In total, 24 individuals from both Balambala and Garissa Township Sub Counties were brought to safer areas.
