Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday said authorities had mapped “all the choke points which cause us flooding”, with teams working to unclog, dredge and open up the affected areas to allow water to flow freely
By David AbonyoThe fire crew worked to bring the situation under control and managed to stop the flames from reaching more houses. A county clean-water vehicle was also used to support the firefighting operation.
By Maureen KinyanjuiA key part of Nairobi's strategy is the proposed Disaster and Emergency Management Policy, which seeks to move the county away from responding to disasters only after they occur and instead place greater focus on prevention, planning and resilience.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the Ministry of Health, Kenya's Ebola preparedness score has reached 66 percent, reflecting encouraging progress while highlighting the need for continued investment to attain full operational readiness
By Chrispho OwuorIn a letter addressed to the school administration and the Nakuru County education office on Saturday, the parents called for the reopening process to be suspended until consultations involving all stakeholders, including officials from the Ministry of Education, are held.
By David AbonyoHealth CS Aden Duale told Parliament Kenya needs Sh2.6 billion to strengthen weak areas in emergency Ebola response, targeting border screening, surveillance, laboratories, logistics, isolation capacity, and support for frontline health workers.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Mbae claimed that key education and inspection authorities should be held accountable, pointing to what he describes as blocked emergency exits, poor institutional supervision, and delayed accountability mechanisms.
By David AbonyoGovernor Abdullswamad Sharrif Nassir directed that the exercise take effect immediately, covering all public and private learning institutions, including primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities and vocational training centres across the county.
By David AbonyoNational Parents Association SG Maina Gaithuru says repeated boarding school fires and weak enforcement of safety standards are increasing risks to learners. He calls for reforms in school governance, infrastructure safety and emergency preparedness, during a Radio Generation interview.
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking during a media briefing in Nairobi on Thursday, DCP Secretary General John Methu criticised government response mechanisms, arguing that repeated school disasters reflect systemic failure in emergency preparedness and oversight.
By David AbonyoBut with only 37% collecting migration health data and less than half including migrants in emergency plans, major gaps persist. The findings reaffirm the need for stronger, more inclusive health systems worldwide.
By Chrispho Owuor