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The petroleum union also highlighted that long working hours, rotational shift systems, and high-pressure environments are contributing to fatigue and stress
Footage seen by Radio Generation shows the small white aircraft, believed to be a Cessna 208 Caravan, resting awkwardly on its nose with its tail pointing upwards after the incident.
Matches will be played across major cities in the three countries, with millions of international visitors expected to travel across North America during the month-long event.
The State Department for Children Services confirmed that child protection systems have been fully activated in line with legal requirements, aimed at safeguarding the welfare and rights of children affected by the disaster.
President William Ruto and other leaders mourn after a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil. Police, firefighters and Kenya Red Cross teams continue rescue as authorities investigate the cause.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the full scale of casualties or the cause of the fire, with investigations still ongoing. The incident has renewed concern over safety standards in boarding schools across the country, which have previously experienced similar deadly fires.
According to a statement issued by the humanitarian organization, its staffs have been dispatched to aid the victims and cooperate with the authorities while carrying out investigations regarding the cause of the fire.
Waruku in Kileleshwa ward was also hit by a fire overnight that left at least 20 houses and 11 businesses badly affected
Among the affected premises were Aries Residence and an adjacent hotel, where rising water levels trapped occupants before emergency teams moved in to carry out evacuations.
Emergency teams contained the blaze, while security has been reinforced. KPS says findings will determine the cause and guide future safety measures in prison facilities across the country.
Authorities confirmed two additional fatalities in the Western and Nyanza regions as emergency response efforts intensify.
Several roads and bridges have been destroyed, hampering rescue and relief operations as multi-agency teams remain on high alert.
In a statement on Sunday, he expressed his sympathy for communities impacted by the adverse weather, saying, “My thoughts are with the families and communities that have already been affected during this difficult period.”
Kenya’s Health Ministry has activated coordinated emergency measures and a Long Rains Flood Contingency Plan 2026 to protect health services and curb disease risks in flood-affected counties.
Among the interventions announced is government support for families who lost relatives in the floods. The state will meet mortuary and funeral expenses for victims as part of efforts to ease the burden on grieving families.
The course which began on February 24, 2026 aims to strengthen leadership, coordination, and emergency response capacity among senior medical officers and nursing officers.
The Machakos County Emergency and Disaster Operations Centre received a distress call at approximately 11:03 pm reporting the fire outbreak.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation, Idris said that while enforcement is necessary, much of the responsibility lies with individual drivers.