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Kenya: Over 4,000 Displaced Amid Concerns of Rising Water Levels Around Lake Naivasha
Capital FM, 11 September 2025
There are growing fears of waterborne diseases in Naivasha due to the rising water levels of Lake Naivasha and the flooding of surrounding estates, farms, and hotels. Read more »
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Kenya: Ruto Warns Against Tribal, Angry Politics As He Launches Projects in Kisumu and Homa Bay
Capital FM, 29 May 2025
President William Ruto has cautioned Kenyans against politicians driven by anger, hatred, and tribalism, saying such leaders pose a danger to the country's unity and development. Read more »
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Kenya: Regional Transport Ministers Commit to 6 SGR Corridors
Capital FM, 3 May 2024
Transport Ministers from four countries under the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIPs) have endorsed joint resource mobilization for construction of 6 Standard Gauge… Read more »
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Kenya: Water Authority Issues Flooding Alert Amid Seven Forks Spilling
Capital FM, 30 April 2024
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 »
Thousands Displaced In Kenya Amid Fears of Rising Lake Naivasha
Thousands of families have been forced to leave their homes due to the rising water levels of Lake Naivasha, situated northwest of the capital, Nairobi. The lake's surrounding area is home to small-scale farms and hotels. The flow of agro-chemicals and sewage into the lake is posing environmental risks, local authorities have warned.
The Deputy County Commissioner of the nearby town of Naivasha, Josiah Odongo, has called on residents not to ignore relocation orders.
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The Kenyan lakes in the Rift Valley have witnessed significant water level increases recently, ranging from 21% for Lake Naivasha to 123% for Solai. Homes, schools, and hospitals have been flooded. A Kenyan government report estimates that about 80,000 households - 400,000 people - have been affected by the floods since 2010. There are grave economic consequences since agricultural fields and tourism infrastructure have been damaged, reports Mathew Herrnegger for The
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