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Topic: Floods

Kenya's climate laws mask deep failures as counties struggle with floods, waste

By Mactilda Mbenywe   2026-05-24 15:18:35

Across counties, weak enforcement, delayed financing, poor waste management and institutional overlaps are undermining climate resilience and exposing Kenyans to floods and pollution.

Floods, conflict disrupt healthcare for chronic disease patients

By Mercy Kahenda   2026-05-04 13:02:51

As conflict, climate disasters, and displacement intensify across Kenya and the African continent, patients living with chronic diseases are increasingly being left unattended.

10 people killed as heavy rains, floods hit parts of Kenya

By Ronald Kipruto   2026-05-02 14:49:21

10 people killed amid ongoing heavy rains and flooding, Eastern region records highest fatalities; police say rescue efforts underway in other parts of the country.

Overnight rains leave city residents stuck in floods

By Okumu Modachi   2026-05-02 14:50:41

The heavy overnight rains rendered the city’s major roads impassable, paralysing movement across Nairobi as motorists remained stranded for hours

Ruto's state house hits 'first world' status as rest of country floods

By Peter Kimani   2026-04-24 06:43:50

A satirical critique of government spending and claims of economic progress amid real struggles like flooding and high fuel costs.

Lying First Lady? Rachel Ruto Champions prayers as Kenya battles drought and floods

By Irene Githinji   2026-04-02 15:21:51

First Lady Rachel Ruto claims Kenya is economically and spiritually thriving, sparking questions amid ongoing drought concerns.