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May 6, 2024, 1:25 pm
Rescue Teams Turn to Choppers and Speed Boats Evacuate Flood Victims
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- State-owned and private hired helicopter and speed boat are turning out to be the most preferred to save hundreds of people stranded by rising flood waters in in various parts of the country.,
'Do Not Lower Guard, Despite Sunshine' Authorities Warn
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Meteorological Services says there is an elevated risk of moderate to heavy rainfall for much of the city.
Uganda At Risk of Catastrophic Flooding As Kenya and Tanzania Struggle
- [Nile Post] The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi has called on the government to provide an update to Ugandans regarding their preparedness to prevent a potential climatic catastrophe similar to the ongoing situation in Kenya and Tanzania.
CJ Koome Directs Magistrates Courts to Finalise All Cases Over 3 Years
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Chief Justice Martha Koome has directed Magistrates' Courts to conduct Rapid Results Initiatives to finalize all cases pending in court for over three years.
UN-Avenue in Runda Closed Due to Flooding
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The ongoing floods in Nairobi have prompted the urban roads regulator's decision to close some roads.
Beware of Fake Facebook Loans Ads in Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika's Name
- [Africa Check] Kenyans -- beware of fake Facebook loans ads in Nakuru governor Susan Kihika's name
Eritrean Cafe Struck Off List of Registered Companies in Kenya
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kesh Kesh Cafe Limited has been removed from the list of registered companies in Kenya.
Nairobi to Experience Water Rationing Despite Heavy Rains
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has announced that there will be significant water rationing in different parts of the city due to a reduced water supply that is attributed to the ongoing rains.
From Nairobi to Atlanta - Kenyan Fashion House Vivo Set to Open Store in the U.S.
- [Capital FM] Vivo Fashion Group, a leading retail fashion enterprise in Kenya, is poised to make its mark in the United States this May with the opening of its inaugural store. This milestone, marking its 26th outlet, represents a significant expansion beyond Africa, with Atlanta as its chosen location. Established in Nairobi in 2011 by co-founders Wandia Gichuru and Anne-Marie Burugu, this visionary venture has steadily grown towards this transcendent moment.
Govt to Re-Construct All Damaged Roads, Schools
- [Capital FM] Kirinyaga -- The National Chairperson Committee of Transport and Infrastructure, George Kariuki Ndia Member of Parliament says roads and schools damaged by the ongoing rains will be reconstructed.
KQ Introduces Cargo Flights to Eldoret
- [Business Day Africa] Kenya Airways has commenced cargo flights to the North Rift town of Eldoret, intensifying competition on a route that has recently attracted other players.
Thousands Displaced As Nyando River Bursts Submerging Homes
- [Capital FM] Kisumu -- Thousands of families were displaced Sunday after River Nyando burst its banks.
Death Toll Rises to 228 in Kenya Flood Tragedy
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The death toll from the nationwide flood tragedy has now reached 228.
British High Commission Offers Sh140mn for Kenya Flood Relief Efforts
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The British High Commission in Nairobi Nairobi has offered KES 140 million for flood relief efforts in Kenya, responding to the rising death toll of 220.
AllAfrica Joins Forces with Ubuntu Tribe to Unveil the Revolutionary Ubuntuverse at the Media Leaders' Summit
- [allAfrica] The 2024 edition of the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit, May 8-10 in Nairobi, Kenya, will feature innovations to leverage the ever-changing media landscape revolutionized by emerging technologies like a digital approach to public debate, innovations from the Newsroom Innovation Youth Challenge, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and a specialized metaverse from Ubuntu Tribe.
Whatsapp Edges Tiktok As Most Popular Social Media Site in Kenya
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- WhatsApp remains the most popular online platform in Kenya, leading with 22 percent of the market share, according to the latest report on the state of the media in the country released by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK).
Govt Postpones Schools Reopening Until Further Notice Due to Heavy Rains
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has postponed the countrywide reopening of schools until further notice due to the heavy rains that have caused devastation and deaths.
Ignore False Claim That Kenya's Deputy President Used a Foreign Plane to Attend Military Chief's Funeral
- [Africa Check] Ignore false claim that Kenya's deputy president used a foreign plane to attend military chief's funeral
Get Ready, Nairobi! Weatherman Sounds Alarm for Heavy Rain Friday
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Meteorological Department on Friday cautioned residents of the Nairobi metropolitan area about the likelihood of "heavy to very heavy rainfall" and advised exercising caution.
Regional Transport Ministers Commit to 6 SGR Corridors
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Transport Ministers from four countries under the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIPs) have endorsed joint resource mobilization for construction of 6 Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) routes.
Death Toll Climbs As Torrential Rains Contine to Batter Kenya
- [RFI] Weeks of heavy rain and floods that have killed nearly 200 people continue to ravage parts of Kenya - causing landslides, destroying roads and forcing people from their homes.
Ignore Fake Cover of Kenyan Newspaper Eastafrican Claiming Rwandan President Rejected Us Helicopters
- [Africa Check] IN SHORT: A newspaper front page circulating on social media following a deadly Kenyan air crash shows a headline claiming that Rwandan president Paul Kagame rejected a donation of helicopters from the US. But the EastAfrican newspaper says the cover is fake.
No, Video Does Not Show Helicopter That Killed Kenya's Military Chief Francis Ogolla
- [Africa Check] IN SHORT: Kenya's Defence Forces chief Francis Ogolla and nine other officers died in a helicopter crash in April 2024. However, a video circulating on social media platforms does not show the aircraft they were travelling in.
Kenya Commits to Start Construction of Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba SGR Line
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has committed to start the construction of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba and Malaba-Kampala Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line by December.
115 Camps Set Up in 19 Counties to Accommodate Those Displaced By Floods
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has set 115 camps across 19 counties to accommodate those displaced by floods.
Leaders Must Embrace Media Scrutiny for Press Freedom
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- In order for press freedom to flourish, leaders must be willing to endure scrutiny and criticism from the media.
KQ Announces Flight Delays As Crew Caught Up in Nairobi Traffic
- [Business Day Africa] Kenya Airways has announced further delays in outbound flights due to staff being caught up in heavy traffic caused by ongoing heavy rains in Nairobi.
Kenyans Urged to Invest in South Sudan
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Bank of South Sudan Governor, James Alic Garang, has urged Kenyans to invest in the country.
