A professional warns that air pollution-related deaths will escalate if emissions are not addressed.Dr. Anderson Kehbila, the research director for the Africa cluster on energy and climate change at the Stockholm Environment Institute, stated at a Nairobi seminar that deaths will rise if methane emissions remain unaddressed.He emphasized, “Climate action
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NEMA Arrests 13 Kitui Facility Owners Over Missing Licenses
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has apprehended 13 individuals operating facilities in Kitui County without the necessary environmental licenses. In a statement released on their X handle on Thursday, May 14, 2026, NEMA explained that these arrests followed a series of environmental inspections conducted across various hotels, hospitals, and
Mathioya Landslide Victims to Get Support From Govt
The government has committed to fully supporting families displaced by landslides in the Mathioya constituency of Murang’a County as heavy rains continue to affect the region.Mathioya MP Edwin Mugo announced that the government will rebuild homes and replace livestock for families impacted by the recent landslides, which left numerous individuals
Kenya Rains to Ease After May, Says Edward Muriuki
The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts that heavy rains will likely subside after next week. Acting Director Edward Muriuki stated that while the rains may persist in various regions through early May, they are expected to diminish later in the month. Muriuki explained that this pattern is typical, as May generally
A Revolutionary Rooted in Soil and Spirit: Reviewing ‘Shawry for Trees’
I have never been a fan of history classes. Dates, names, and timelines always felt boring—like stories belonging to another world, not mine. But sitting in the audience watching Shawry for Trees: The Roots of a Revolutionary by Too Early For Birds, I realized something: history is not boring when it is
Matatu Swept Away in Samburu Floods as Kenya Death Toll Hits 108
Floods Claim 88 Lives, Thousands Displaced as Heavy Rains Persist
The ongoing floods triggered by heavy rains across the country have resulted in a tragic death toll of 88 individuals. In an update released via X on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the National Police Service (NPS) highlighted the plight of thousands of displaced families and the extensive damage to critical
Heavy Rains Forecast Across Kenya During Idd Weekend
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a nationwide alert warning of heavy rainfall expected over the Idd-ul-Fitr weekend, urging Kenyans to remain cautious as adverse weather conditions persist into early next week. According to the forecast, rainfall is set to intensify from Friday through Monday before easing slightly on Tuesday. However,
Eric Omondi Launches Boat Rescue Amid Nairobi Floods
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi has unveiled a new initiative aimed at helping residents affected by ongoing floods in Nairobi, as heavy rains continue to disrupt daily life and claim lives. The move comes shortly after the Kenya Meteorological Department warned that several regions across the country will experience increased rainfall
Nairobi Floods After Heavy Rains Disrupt Transport, 11 Rescued
Heavy rainfall inundated Nairobi on Saturday night, leading to significant flooding across various city areas, disrupting transportation and triggering rescue operations.Officials confirmed that rescue teams successfully saved at least 11 individuals amid the chaos.The flooding predominantly affected neighborhoods such as Parklands, the Central Business District (CBD), Ngong Road near Ngando,