Hard truths.
One of the major interventions involves widening parts of the Nairobi River to allow it to carry more water and improve the movement of stormwater through the river network.
The authorities said the identified counties had been prioritised in emergency response planning according to their exposure to different risks associated with El Niño
In a statement released on Tuesday, the party said warnings issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development's Climat...
According to Bangladesh's Ministry of Disaster Management, the worst-hit districts are Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Moulvibazar and Habiganj.
Speaking after chairing the first meeting of the Ad Hoc Cabinet Committee on El Nino Preparedness and Response in Nairobi on Thursday, Kindiki said all relevant government institutions had been mobilised follow...
Kenya is among countries that FAO and WFP say require urgent support and planning before the expected impacts become more severe.
Ahmed says overcrowding and inadequate infrastructure are worsening student welfare, while also criticising the university funding model and calling for stronger government involvement in housing and youth incl...
In its Weekly forecast covering May 19 to May 25, the department said areas expected to receive more than 50 millimetres of rainfall face heightened risks from stagnant water, flooding and disease outbreaks.
According to the weather agency, the heavy rains are expected to gradually reduce from May 14, although showers may persist in some regions including the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the Highlands East...
In parts of Nairobi, flash floods were reported near T-Mall along Lang’ata Road where a vehicle was caught in a ditch with people inside. Kenya Red Cross confirmed that all the occupants were safely rescued wit...
Heavy rainfall has caused flooding across counties including Nairobi, Machakos and Kajiado, affecting hundreds of households and disrupting transport. Kenya Red Cross says rescues, assessments and evacuations a...
Residents in the affected regions have been encouraged to closely follow official weather updates and adhere to safety instructions as the country prepares for a week of potentially intensified rainfall activit...