By Hyline Ocharo Parents in the Gusii region have been urged to take extra precautions to safeguard their children during the ongoing school holidays as heavy rains continue to pound the area, leaving rivers dangerously swollen. Olympic Schools Director, Zachary Onduso, made the appeal following a tragic incident last week in which two people were […]

By KPC Reporter The government has warned motorists against using Ahero Bridge after River Nyando burst its banks, flooding sections of the busy Kericho–Awasi–Kisumu road and disrupting transport to Kisumu and its environs. In a statement, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura confirmed that rising water levels had overflowed onto the roadway, creating a dangerous situation for […]

By Ongaga Ongaga Residents living downstream of Nairobi Dam have been ordered to move to safer ground immediately following a precautionary notice issued by the Water Resources Authority (WRA). In the notice, WRA warned that ongoing heavy rains have significantly raised water levels at the dam, posing a serious threat to nearby communities. “Due to […]

By KPC Reporter The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a fresh heavy rainfall advisory warning that downpours being experienced across the country will intensify over the coming days, raising fears of more deadly flooding. In the advisory released on March 18, the weatherman said rainfall exceeding 20mm in 24 hours is expected between March 19 […]

By Shem Onderi After a night of rainfallthe count of losses was heavy—many, almost beyond measure.Debris of fallen stalls lay scattered,and houses bore the bruntof the raging waters. Pillars once thought strongwere left weak and trembling.Dirt clogged every holding strand,yet the water rushed south,swift and unstoppable.City dwellers and shop ownersfelt the rain in equal measure. […]

  By Monica Nashon Heavy rains pounding Migori have forced the temporary closure of the Migori River Bridge after engineers raised alarm over its structural integrity. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced the move following consultations with county and national officials, citing rising water levels and damage that could endanger lives. Governor Ochilo Ayacko […]

By Nyang’au Araka Heavy rains pounding several parts of Kenya have caused rivers to burst their banks, cutting off major roads and leaving a trail of destruction. This is even as lives were reported lost in parts of Nairobi following flash floods on Friday evening and through the night. Authorities say the torrential rains have […]

By KPC Reporter Anger and frustration swept through parts of Nairobi on Friday night after heavy rains triggered flooding that knocked out electricity in several neighborhoods, leaving homes, businesses, and institutions in darkness. This is even as aid workers ‌pulled bodies from floodwaters across Nairobi on Saturday after overnight flash floods killed at least 10 […]

By KPC Reporter The Tour Operators Society of Kenya (TOSK) has issued an advisory to its members and the wider tourism industry following heavy rains that have disrupted travel and claimed lives in the Maasai Mara. In a statement, the society expressed condolences after a tour vehicle was swept away by floodwaters in the reserve, […]

By Nyang’au Araka The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall advisory warning of intensified downpours across several parts of the country. The rains will be experienced between Saturday afternoon and Tuesday evening, raising the risk of flooding in both urban and rural areas. In the advisory, the department said rainfall currently being experienced […]