Kenya is grappling with severe flooding that has resulted in significant casualties and widespread displacement. The death toll has risen to 83, with over 70 people reported killed and thousands displaced due to the floods. The flooding has caused extensive damage across the country, including the destruction of infrastructure such as roads and bridges, paralyzing transport and resulting in direct financial damages exceeding $10 billion. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced that the government has allocated 4 billion shillings (approximately 30 million U.S. dollars) for immediate flood response. Additionally, the floods have cut off several villages in Kirinyaga Central, isolated parts of Nairobi County, and disrupted transport in various regions. The government is also distributing relief supplies to affected individuals.
Transport CS @kipmurkomen addressing Kenyan students ahead of schools opening: https://t.co/jPKXtaaCvY https://t.co/XlH2H44Gdk
OPINION: How to rise above the pain of Kenya’s floods https://t.co/zmsXfw17Kc
Kirinyaga: 27-year-old man swept by floods while crossing River Thiba https://t.co/AHw5dCYfEe
On #DayBreak: At least 93 people have lost their lives in floods; property destroyed and livelihoods disrupted. We take stock of the efforts to mitigate effects of the floods. Plus, The GoK-doctors standoff has gotten out of hand with no solution in sight. W/@SamGituku https://t.co/dInKaXhdDt
Gov't urged to suspend school reopening as floods wreak havoc across the country https://t.co/ZYsqbHNLgF
On #DayBreak this Monday: At least 93 people have lost their lives in the devastating floods across the country; property destroyed and livelihoods disrupted. We take stock of the efforts to mitigate effects of the floods. Plus, The GoK-doctors standoff has gotten out hand with… https://t.co/orNre99l6L
Deserted Hospitals: Public hospitals deserted due to doctors’ strike Kiogoro Hospital in Kisii deserted for 3 weeks Kisii County directed doctors to resume work on Monday Doctors strike now on the 46th day #SundayLive @KoinangeJeff https://t.co/JCxApitRSm
Schools Opening In Doubt: 150 schools affected by floods won’t reopen on Monday Clergy calls on govt to postpone reopening of schools Schools in Budalangi among the most affected Kalonzo & Wamalwa call for suspension of school opening #SundayLive @KoinangeJeff https://t.co/Brc4XuC5wS
Flood fears: Be responsible, NTSA tells parents as schools’ re-open https://t.co/Pobfj0dY43 https://t.co/MQIrtl4Hl1
Murkomen urges caution on the roads as schools set to re-open https://t.co/l0bo6eWlpF
Water rushing through the streets of Sindo town as floods overwhelm the town in Homa Bay County https://t.co/c0GIWXzYpP
More nationwide rain expected after weeks of deadly flooding - Met Department https://t.co/Z3zJlDhKEj
Azimio accuses government of neglecting Kenyans as floods displace families, destroy crops https://t.co/JcGwM36t9i
Villagers help in the search for a 27-year-old man swept away while attempting to cross swollen Thiba River in Kirinyaga https://t.co/z1aa2rvYk5
Kagio town in Kirinyaga County flooded after heavy rains experienced in the area https://t.co/Rg2roxEcYL
Gov't sets aside Ksh.1B for flood mitigation, supporting affected Kenyans in ASAL regions https://t.co/REXuJKRDYg
DP Gachagua distributes relief supplies to flood victims at Kiamaiko and Mathare in Nairobi https://t.co/OwVwqYrpxr
Eugene Wamalwa calls on govt to postpone the opening of schools over ongoing flooding "If adults can be swept away by floods, then children will not be safe" https://t.co/08j2TqpG0j
Over 200 cows, goats swept away in Baringo flash floods https://t.co/dZnrHjRYYn
Residents displaced by floods at Kiamaiko, Mathare, Nairobi County gather at Valley Bridge Primary School to receive food and non-food items distributed by DP Rigathi Gachagua https://t.co/W3AxogMbWX
Kijabe bridge floods: Transport disrupted after bridge linking Kijabe to Mai Mahiu floods #CitizenWeekend @Wycliffeorandi https://t.co/DrLI99sV3A
Floods crisis: DP Rigathi Gachagua visits victims of floods in Mathare DP leads distribution of relief items to victims DP says those displaced to be moved from schools #CitizenWeekend @Wycliffeorandi https://t.co/GFH5MxgC3k
Floods: Death Toll Hits 83 As Gov’t Warns Seven Forks Dams May Overflow https://t.co/h5wl8wzS5B https://t.co/36gFxRYYe9
LIVE: DP Gachagua distributes relief supplies to victims of floods in Mathare https://t.co/8pmoU5OeI0
Kirinyaga: Floods paralyse transport as shop owners count losses https://t.co/CPDYq0D3hn
21 people, dog and cat evacuated from Njiru floods https://t.co/MJDhVKZzW9
At Least 70 People Killed by Flooding in Kenya as More Rain Is Expected through the Weekend https://t.co/K3mUawWLd8
The death toll from floods has risen to 83 after 13 more bodies were recovered within the last day. https://t.co/RMuEL663tw
Heavy rainfall in Kirinyaga Central and its vicinity has resulted in severe flooding, leaving several villages isolated from Kutus town and nearby areas. https://t.co/OWfqJ87bAt
Residents of a village in Kenya are grappling with their loss after a truck full of people was swept away by floodwaters https://t.co/JwyD4c22ul
Floods: Death toll hits 83 as Gov’t warns Seven Forks Dams may overflow https://t.co/Em9109PgM3
Floods destroy infrastructure; Floods destroy roads and bridges across the country KENHA: Floods have destroyed six major roads Govt sets aside Ksh4b to repair destroyed roads #CitizenWeekend @TrevorOmbija https://t.co/50CEPIC26i
Kenya has allocated 4 billion shillings (about 30 million U.S. dollars) for immediate response to the devastating flooding caused by heavy rains in several parts of the country, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said Friday https://t.co/dXr7rhkBUt https://t.co/vbO0ADMU6Q
Are there any organizations that are mobilizing resources for people affected by floods in Kenya?
Three more bodies retrieved from Kwa Muswii River after lorry was swept by floods https://t.co/lW7ITDaXEW
Makueni drowning deaths climb to nine https://t.co/t7SpeqCneL
“Extend school holiday” Thika Town MP Alice Wambui Ng’ang’a has called on he Ministry of Education to extend the school holiday by a week in order to avert floods-related disasters among school-going children. #NTVAtOne @BernardNdong https://t.co/FT2smj9QcU
Floods of fatalities More than 75 people have died from the floods being experienced across the country as the National Disaster Response Technical Committee recommending that some schools in the flood prone areas might remain closed longer. #NTVAtOne @BernardNdong https://t.co/ejV68vSmpd
Kiambu floods crisis: Over 100, 000 families have been affected by floods. Families evacuated from over 8 villages under water. County Govt donates food and non-food supplies #CitizenWeekend @Wycliffeorandi https://t.co/e5SEYcWmk7
Kiambu floods crisis: Over 100, 000 families have been affected by floods. Families evacuated from over 8 villages under water. County govt donates food and non-food supplies #CitizenWeekend @Wycliffeorandi https://t.co/si5t63irnB
Floods mitigation: Nyoro urges treasury to release funds to tackle floods. Nyoro: Law allows treasury to use funds not budgeted for. Nyoro: Funds should not be more than 10% of the budget #CitizenWeekend @Wycliffeorandi https://t.co/uH1Eif6uio
Search operation ongoing following the Mathare River floods in Nairobi County; one more body recovered this morning https://t.co/CIg191qnkY
Most of Kenya is affected by floods Direct financial damage, according to local media, has already exceeded $10 billion. In the video, a truck with a dozen passengers was washed away by flood waters. Only seven people were saved. https://t.co/tggW1xi5FA
Several villages cut off after Icakimango River, draining into River Thiba burst its banks in Kirinyaga Central following heavy rainfall and severe flooding https://t.co/gW5QzfUMeW
Over 70 killed, thousands displaced in floods havoc https://t.co/G7Xs4kF2bA
Over 70 killed, thousands displaced in floods havoc https://t.co/T8WUmoe062 @ogetta_daniel https://t.co/zy3ga24NZ4
Several villages cut off after river burst its banks in Kirinyaga https://t.co/Z4DQaTdVLu