🇰🇪 Kenya searches for more than 90 missing after floods
Rescuers were searching on Tuesday for at least 91 people missing in heavy flooding across Kenya, the interior ministry said.
At least 46 people were killed on Monday morning in a mudslide and flash floods in Mai Mahiu town in central Kenya, the ministry said in a situation report, an increase of one on the previous death toll.
In all, at least 169 people have died across Kenya from heavy rains and flooding since last month. More than 185,000 have been forced from their homes, according to government data.
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Rescuers were searching on Tuesday for at least 91 people missing in heavy flooding across Kenya, the interior ministry said.
At least 46 people were killed on Monday morning in a mudslide and flash floods in Mai Mahiu town in central Kenya, the ministry said in a situation report, an increase of one on the previous death toll.
In all, at least 169 people have died across Kenya from heavy rains and flooding since last month. More than 185,000 have been forced from their homes, according to government data.
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🇰🇪 Rising death toll in Kenya floods prompts ongoing evacuations
As heavy rains persist in Kenya, the death toll from floods has climbed to 179, including 15 children, according to government reports released on Wednesday.
The devastating floods, triggered by intense rainfall, have also displaced a staggering 195,011 people, prompting emergency measures such as housing flood survivors in schools or establishing displacement camps. The government has reiterated its call for residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate promptly, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Response efforts, involving the Kenya Defence Forces, have intensified, focusing on recovery and evacuation operations. Meanwhile, the distribution of essential supplies continues nationwide to support affected communities.
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As heavy rains persist in Kenya, the death toll from floods has climbed to 179, including 15 children, according to government reports released on Wednesday.
The devastating floods, triggered by intense rainfall, have also displaced a staggering 195,011 people, prompting emergency measures such as housing flood survivors in schools or establishing displacement camps. The government has reiterated its call for residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate promptly, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Response efforts, involving the Kenya Defence Forces, have intensified, focusing on recovery and evacuation operations. Meanwhile, the distribution of essential supplies continues nationwide to support affected communities.
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🇰🇪 Kenyan president pledges aid and reconstruction amid floods
Kenyan President William Ruto has pledged emergency financial assistance and reconstruction for flood-affected households in Nairobi. During a visit to affected areas, Ruto announced plans to provide 10,000 Kenyan Shillings (about 75 USD) to each affected family and allocated 1 billion Kenyan Shillings (approximately 7.5 million USD) for school rebuilding. He also postponed school reopening due to ongoing heavy rains and floods.
Ruto outlined a long-term solution through the 'Affordable Housing' project, aiming to construct 20,000 houses for residents of informal settlements.
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Kenyan President William Ruto has pledged emergency financial assistance and reconstruction for flood-affected households in Nairobi. During a visit to affected areas, Ruto announced plans to provide 10,000 Kenyan Shillings (about 75 USD) to each affected family and allocated 1 billion Kenyan Shillings (approximately 7.5 million USD) for school rebuilding. He also postponed school reopening due to ongoing heavy rains and floods.
Ruto outlined a long-term solution through the 'Affordable Housing' project, aiming to construct 20,000 houses for residents of informal settlements.
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🇰🇪 Rising death toll in Kenya floods prompts ongoing evacuations
As heavy rains persist in Kenya, the death toll from floods has climbed to 179, including 15 children, according to government reports released on Wednesday.
The devastating floods, triggered…
As heavy rains persist in Kenya, the death toll from floods has climbed to 179, including 15 children, according to government reports released on Wednesday.
The devastating floods, triggered…
🇰🇪 Cholera outbreak surges amid Kenya's flooding crisis
In Kenya's Tana River County, flooding has heightened the risk of cholera, with 44 cases reported, prompting concerns over the spread of waterborne diseases. The World Health Organization and Kenyan authorities are collaborating to address the health challenges exacerbated by the floods nationwide.
Despite the focus on Tana River, where the impact has been severe, over a quarter-million people across Kenya are affected by flooding, with 238 reported deaths. The closure of health facilities and water treatment plants has led to shortages, leaving thousands without access to clean water. Kenya's Health Principal Secretary issued a warning about the looming crisis of waterborne diseases, prompting urgent distribution of water purification supplies in Nairobi.
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In Kenya's Tana River County, flooding has heightened the risk of cholera, with 44 cases reported, prompting concerns over the spread of waterborne diseases. The World Health Organization and Kenyan authorities are collaborating to address the health challenges exacerbated by the floods nationwide.
Despite the focus on Tana River, where the impact has been severe, over a quarter-million people across Kenya are affected by flooding, with 238 reported deaths. The closure of health facilities and water treatment plants has led to shortages, leaving thousands without access to clean water. Kenya's Health Principal Secretary issued a warning about the looming crisis of waterborne diseases, prompting urgent distribution of water purification supplies in Nairobi.
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🇰🇪 Nairobi residents confront forced evictions amid flood devastation
In Nairobi's Mathare neighborhood, residents face the harsh aftermath of floods followed by government-ordered evictions, leaving homes and livelihoods in ruins.
Amid heavy rainfall, Mathare residents witness their homes demolished, exacerbating the already dire situation.
As President William Ruto mandates school reopening, evicted families are promised $75 for relocation. The government's report reveals over 200 deaths and 200,000 displacements since March due to flash floods, underscoring the urgent need for assistance and solutions in the wake of the devastation.
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In Nairobi's Mathare neighborhood, residents face the harsh aftermath of floods followed by government-ordered evictions, leaving homes and livelihoods in ruins.
Amid heavy rainfall, Mathare residents witness their homes demolished, exacerbating the already dire situation.
As President William Ruto mandates school reopening, evicted families are promised $75 for relocation. The government's report reveals over 200 deaths and 200,000 displacements since March due to flash floods, underscoring the urgent need for assistance and solutions in the wake of the devastation.
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🇰🇪🇸🇸 Kenya hosts South Sudan peace talks with African leaders
Kenya spearheaded high-level mediation talks for South Sudan, supported by African presidents, urging an end to the prolonged conflict straining the nation's economy.
Involving rebel opposition groups excluded from the 2018 agreement that concluded the five-year civil war, the talks aim to foster reconciliation and stability. Pagan Amum Okiech, leader of the Real-SPLM group, underscored the need for a shift away from conflict mindsets towards fraternity.
President Ruto emphasized the importance of African-led solutions and recounted President Kiir's poignant appeal for support during the discussions, attended by leaders from Malawi, Zambia, Namibia, and the Central African Republic.
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Kenya spearheaded high-level mediation talks for South Sudan, supported by African presidents, urging an end to the prolonged conflict straining the nation's economy.
Involving rebel opposition groups excluded from the 2018 agreement that concluded the five-year civil war, the talks aim to foster reconciliation and stability. Pagan Amum Okiech, leader of the Real-SPLM group, underscored the need for a shift away from conflict mindsets towards fraternity.
President Ruto emphasized the importance of African-led solutions and recounted President Kiir's poignant appeal for support during the discussions, attended by leaders from Malawi, Zambia, Namibia, and the Central African Republic.
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🇰🇪 President Ruto will not visit Haiti during US trip: Kenya
Kenya's President William Ruto will not visit Haiti before or after his state visit to the United States on May 23, a senior government official of the East African nation has said.
There had been speculation that Ruto would make a brief trip to Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince after meeting President Joe Biden in Washington DC. Ruto's trip to the US starts on May 20 to 24.
In October 2023, Kenya offered to lead a multi-national security operation in Haiti, which has faced unrest due to a proliferation of armed gangs.
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Kenya's President William Ruto will not visit Haiti before or after his state visit to the United States on May 23, a senior government official of the East African nation has said.
There had been speculation that Ruto would make a brief trip to Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince after meeting President Joe Biden in Washington DC. Ruto's trip to the US starts on May 20 to 24.
In October 2023, Kenya offered to lead a multi-national security operation in Haiti, which has faced unrest due to a proliferation of armed gangs.
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🇺🇸🇭🇹🇰🇪 Kenya’s President Ruto visits US
Kenyan President William Ruto is on a visit to the United States this week, amid efforts to deepen economic and security cooperation between the two countries, as well as launch a long-stalled police deployment to Haiti.
Ruto, who will hold talks with Biden at the White House on Thursday, is also visiting the US as a United Nations-backed initiative to send a Kenya-led police force to Haiti appears to be solidifying.
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Kenyan President William Ruto is on a visit to the United States this week, amid efforts to deepen economic and security cooperation between the two countries, as well as launch a long-stalled police deployment to Haiti.
Ruto, who will hold talks with Biden at the White House on Thursday, is also visiting the US as a United Nations-backed initiative to send a Kenya-led police force to Haiti appears to be solidifying.
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🇺🇸🇰🇪 US expected to designate Kenya as major non-NATO ally
U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally during a three-day state visit by Kenyan President William Ruto this week, a source familiar with the plans said.
Kenya would be the first sub-Saharan African country to receive the designation, reflecting Washington's drive to deepen relations with the East African nation, which has long also had close relations with Russia and China.
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U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally during a three-day state visit by Kenyan President William Ruto this week, a source familiar with the plans said.
Kenya would be the first sub-Saharan African country to receive the designation, reflecting Washington's drive to deepen relations with the East African nation, which has long also had close relations with Russia and China.
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🇰🇪 Kenya: exhumations continue in Shakahola forest
7 new bodies have been found as exhumations continued in the Kenyan forest of Shakahola on Monday.
As exhumations continued on Monday in a Kenyan forest where hundreds of victims of a doomsday cult were found buried last year, seven more bodies were discovered.
The total number of people unearthed from the mass graves now stands at 436.
The government paused the exhumations last year, to allow for DNA matching of the bodies. So far, only 34 of the victims have been identified.
The first bodies were discovered in April 2023 in the Shakahola forest near the Kenyan coast, leading to the arrest of pastor Paul Mackenzie who is alleged to have led his followers to starve themselves to death in order "to meet Jesus".
Mackenzie has pleaded not guilty to 191 counts of murder, manslaughter and terrorism. He has also been charged with child torture and cruelty.
The case shocked Kenya, a largely Christian nation, and brought attention to the lack of regulation of churches and cults.
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7 new bodies have been found as exhumations continued in the Kenyan forest of Shakahola on Monday.
As exhumations continued on Monday in a Kenyan forest where hundreds of victims of a doomsday cult were found buried last year, seven more bodies were discovered.
The total number of people unearthed from the mass graves now stands at 436.
The government paused the exhumations last year, to allow for DNA matching of the bodies. So far, only 34 of the victims have been identified.
The first bodies were discovered in April 2023 in the Shakahola forest near the Kenyan coast, leading to the arrest of pastor Paul Mackenzie who is alleged to have led his followers to starve themselves to death in order "to meet Jesus".
Mackenzie has pleaded not guilty to 191 counts of murder, manslaughter and terrorism. He has also been charged with child torture and cruelty.
The case shocked Kenya, a largely Christian nation, and brought attention to the lack of regulation of churches and cults.
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