Oburu calls for urgent urban reforms after deadly floods
The heavy rains over the past few days have left at least 25 people dead and causing widespread destruction across multiple counties.
The heavy rains over the past few days have left at least 25 people dead and causing widespread destruction across multiple counties.
The Nairobi Rivers Commission said the latest flooding incidents have exposed the vulnerability of the capital’s urban environment and highlighted the urgent need to restore and protect river corridors and drai...
The impact of the wet weather is already being felt in several counties, including Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado, Machakos, and parts of Western Kenya, the Rift Valley Highlands, and the Coastal region
Police say the heavy rainfall, combined with inadequate drainage in several parts of the capital, has resulted in road closures, property damage, and displacement of residents.
The flooding also left at least 71 vehicles stranded as major roads became impassable.
The senator also called for a thorough review of Nairobi’s drainage systems, warning that the city cannot continue facing repeated flood disasters.
Sakaja confirmed that the County Disaster Management and Risk Department has mobilised all available personnel and resources. Residents were urged to remain vigilant, follow safety guidance, and use emergency h...
According to the department, rainfall above 20mm per day will persist over the Lake Victoria Basin and the Highlands West of the Rift Valley until March 3.
High-risk counties include Migori, Nyamira, Bungoma, Kakamega, Embu, Murang’a, Nyeri, Tharaka-Nithi, Kisii, Narok, Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, Nairobi, Kericho, Bomet, Taita-Taveta, Kitui, Kwale, Mombasa, south...
In the Highlands East, counties expected to receive afternoon rains after cloudy mornings include Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Nairobi. The weather patt...
In its latest advisory, the weatherman noted that the rain is likely to be accompanied by isolated storms, especially during the afternoon, evening, and early morning hours. The public has been urged to remain...
According to the weather advisory, the regions likely to be affected include the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, the Highlands both west and east of the Rift Valley—including Nairobi—as well as the South-East...