Kenya – Flood Death Toll Rises, 100,000 Displaced
Almost 200 people have now died in flooding in Kenya since April. Meanwhile the Turkwel Gorge and Masinga dams have filled to maximum capacity. In a statement on 06 May,…
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Kenya – More Than 100 Dead as Floods and Landslides Continue
As many as 164 people have lost their lives in floods and landslides in Kenya since April, a government minister has said. The flood situation continues to worsen, with as…
Kenya – Thousands Displaced by Floods as Heavy Rain Continues
The ongoing “long rains” in Kenya continue to cause flooding in western and eastern counties. Kenya Red Cross says as many as 30,0000 people have been displaced since March. Meanwhile…
Kenya – More Floods and Landslides Leave 8 Dead, Hundreds Homeless
More flooding and landslides have affected parts of western and central Kenya over the last 2 days, causing at least 8 fatalities. Heavy rain has been falling in the region…
Kenya – Many Missing After Heavy Rain Triggers Mudslides in West
Update 20 April 2020: On 20 April local media reported 4 dead, 24 missing and 4,000 displaced “following massive landslides on Saturday evening that hit Kipchumwa and Chesegon villages on…
Kenya – Hundreds of Families Displaced by Flooding in Western Counties
One person has died and hundreds of families have been displaced after flooding in western Kenya. Kenya Red Cross reports that ongoing heavy rains in western Kenya have affected over…
Kenya – Hundreds Displaced After Rivers Overflow in Homa Bay
Update, 31 January 2020: On 31 January media reported one person died in flooding from the overflowing Talek river in tourist areas of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Narok County.…
Eastern Africa – Over 2.8 Million Affected by Floods Says UN
Flooding in Eastern Africa has now affected over 2.8 million, according to a report by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Unusually heavy rain since…
Kenya – Over 100 Dead, 18,000 Displaced After Recent Floods and Landslides
Flooding in Kenya has affected more than 160,000 people since the onset of the short rains in October, according to the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS). At least 120 people…
Kenya – West Pokot Landslide Death Toll Rises to 54, Dozens Still Missing
Hours of heavy rain in western Kenya triggered massive landslides and flash floods in West Pokot County on 23 November, 2019. The government of West Pokot County said that, as…
Kenya – 100,000 Affected by Floods Says UN
Flooding across Kenya in the month of October has left at least 29 people dead and affected more than 101,000, according to the UN. In a report of 30 October,…
EU Boosts Humanitarian Assistance Following Floods in Horn of Africa
As heavy flooding in the Horn of Africa region continues to put the lives of many vulnerable communities at risk, the European Commission today is providing an additional €3 million…
Kenya – Over 1,000 Displaced by Floods in North
Heavy rain in border areas between Kenya and Ethiopia has caused flooding in parts of northern Kenya. Local media report that around 1,000 people from 200 households have been displaced…
Kenya – Deadly Flash Floods in Hell’s Gate National Park
At least 6 people died and more are thought to be missing after flash floods in the western Kenya. The incident occurred on 01 September, 2019. The victims are thought…
Uganda – Deadly Storm and Floods in Eastern Region
Heavy rain has caused flooding in parts of Uganda and neighbouring areas of Kenya. Local media have reported at least 18 fatalities after a storm in Uganda’s Eastern Region. One…
Many African Countries Are Flooding, Risking Decades of Development if They Do Not Adapt
Most African countries have made strong progress in achieving major development goals in the last few years. Despite this much needed progress, the past decade has seen flooding damage or…
