Recent floods in Kisumu and Homa Bay counties have displaced hundreds of families and impacted thousands more after River Miriu overflowed its banks due to prolonged heavy rains. The deluge has wreaked havoc, demolishing homes, submerging agricultural land, and isolating key roadways, leaving residents in precarious situations. The Kenya Meteorological
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Kenya Met Warns Nairobi Residents Over Heavy Rains
Residents of Nairobi have been advised to remain cautious after the Kenya Meteorological Department issued an alert predicting moderate to heavy rainfall in the city and nearby areas within the next 24 hours. In a weather advisory released on Thursday, the department said rainfall is expected between 9 a.m. on Thursday
Deadly Nairobi Floods Renew Calls for Long-Term Solutions
Severe flooding in Nairobi has once again raised urgent questions about the city’s long-standing drainage problems after dozens of people lost their lives following heavy rainfall earlier this month. According to the Kenya Meteorological Department, the country had already received warnings about saturated soils and the likelihood of floods as
Heavy Rains Destroy Farms, Displace Families Across Kenya
Heavy rains across the country have devastated farms, resulted in livestock deaths, and displaced hundreds of people. The flooding has heightened concerns about food production for the current planting season. The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) reports that at least 381 households have suffered, with approximately 56 hectares of farmland
Pipeline Mother Seeks Missing Son After Nairobi Floods
Residents in Pipeline Estate are sympathising with a young mother whose son disappeared during devastating floods that swept through parts of Nairobi on March 6. The boy, identified as Rain Taji, reportedly slipped from his mother’s hands as she struggled to escape rising floodwaters that had invaded their neighbourhood. According to
Magnolias Bloom Early in South West After Warm Weather
A combination of factors likely caused magnolias to bloom weeks early in the South West. At Lukesland Gardens near Ivybridge, a 90-year-old magnolia tree has erupted in a "pink explosion." The owners attribute its early bloom to recent wet weather. John Howell noted that his grandfather planted the 65ft tree
Nairobi Expressway Free Access Extended Amid Flooding
MOJA Expressway has announced an extension of its free access period due to ongoing flooding affecting several Nairobi roads.In a statement released today, the company confirmed that motorists can now use the Nairobi Expressway at no cost until 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026. This extension aims to assist
Food Insecurity in Kenya Could Worsen as 3.7 Million Face Crisis
A new report warns that food insecurity in Kenya will likely escalate in the coming months. The Food Security and Nutrition Working Group for East and Central Africa reveals that 6.39 million Kenyans are under stress, with an additional 3.12 million facing a crisis and 586,306 in emergency conditions. Overall,
UDA Mourns MP Johanna Ng’eno After Mosop Air Crash
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno, recognizing him as a steadfast legislator and a courageous advocate for public interest.According to UDA, Ng’eno’s leadership exemplified humility, integrity, and an unwavering sense of purpose.“Ng’eno emerged as a fearless voice for
Kinoo’s Transformation: From Dusty Estate to Urban Hotspot
Dilapidated service road in Kinoo, Kiambu County on April 25, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI Kinoo once served as the national scapegoat, where any mishap—whether dust in the air, an orange-stained shirt, or shoes coated in red soil—inevitably led to blame being cast upon its residents. The community was so intertwined with the red