As heavy rains continue to pound several parts of the country, the Ministry of Health Kenya has issued a public health advisory warning Kenyans about potential health risks linked to flooding during the ongoing March-April-May (MAM) long rains. In a statement released by Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni Muriuki on March 7,2026, the ministry cautioned that
The Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) has informed the public that Heavy Rainfall Advisory No. 02/2026, issued on March 3, 2026 at 1600hrs, remains in force untilMarch 9, 2026 at 1900 hrs. The advisory warns that moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to continue through the weekend (7th to 8th March 2026), with isolated heavy
At least 23 people have lost their lives after heavy overnight rains triggered severe flooding across parts of Nairobi, leaving homes submerged, roads impassable and many residents stranded. The torrential downpour that pounded the city overnight caused rivers and drainage systems to overflow, sweeping through informal settlements and low-lying estates. Several families were forced to
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