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Woman with baby on her back jumps into flooded river in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County

Kabiro-ini village in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County is grappling with shock and sorrow following the tragic demise of a 29-year-old woman who allegedly took her own life by jumping into River Nyamindi with her 5-year-old daughter on her back. According to her uncle, Stephen Maembe, Moreen Wangui Munene, aged 29, made the fateful leap into the […]

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Body Of Child Whose Mother Jumped Into a Kirinyaga River Retrieved, Search For Mum continues

In Kirinyaga County, the tragic discovery of a 5-year-old girl’s body has stirred deep sorrow within the community. The distressing incident unfolded as her mother, overcome by despair, plunged into the Nyamindi River with her young daughter. Johnson Wachira, serving as the Gichugu sub-county police commander, disclosed that the lifeless form of Precious Wairimu was […]

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Floods updates: 115 IDP camps set up in kenya; mandatory evacuation along Nairobi rivers ongoing

After enduring relentless heavy rains sweeping across various regions of the nation, the establishment of 115 camps spanning 19 counties has been necessary, accommodating a total of 27,586 individuals. The Government has undertaken targeted measures to address the critical need for sustenance among affected populations. A provision of 336,000 kilograms of rice and beans has […]

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United Kingdom Donates Ksh.140M To Support Flood Victims In Kenya

The United Kingdom has extended its support by donating over Ksh.140 million to assist those impacted by severe rains and flooding. This substantial contribution will be channeled through UNICEF to provide immediate humanitarian relief to the most affected individuals. According to the British High Commission, these funds will facilitate cash assistance to approximately 6,900 households […]

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‘Respect your campaigner for African Union job’, Kenya Kwanza leaders warn Raila for criticizing president Ruto

Kenya Kwanza leaders, spearheaded by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, issued a stern caution to Azimio leader Raila Odinga on Saturday, May 4, 2024, advising him against criticizing President William Ruto, who is actively campaigning for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position. Addressing a gathering in Teso North, Busia County, Ichung’wah, alongside Senate […]

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First Lady Rachel Ruto Donates Food To 203 Families Affected By Floods

First Lady Rachel Ruto has provided aid to 1,131 individuals affected by floods in Thika West, Kiambu County. Addressing the recipients at St. Johns Kilimambogo Teachers Training College, Mama Rachel Ruto assured them of the government’s commitment to supporting food production as part of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, aimed at enhancing the nation’s food […]

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Kenya Chief of Defence Forces General Kahariri visits Mai Mahiu flood victims

On Saturday, May 4, 2024, General Charles Kahariri, the newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), paid a visit to the victims of the devastating floods in Mai Mahiu. This marked General Kahariri’s inaugural assignment since assuming the position of CDF, a role bestowed upon him by President William Ruto on May 2. The Kenya […]