May 06
Kenya: Rescue Teams Turn to Choppers and Speed Boats Evacuate Flood Victims
Capital FM
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… Read more »
Kenya: USAID Launches $6m Program for Climate Resilience Efforts in Kenya
VOA
The United States Agency for International Development last week launched a $6 million program to support small businesses and financial institutions in northern Kenya that are… Read more »
São Tomé and Príncipe: Climate-Smart Road Rehab - a Crucial Upgrade for São Tomé and Príncipe [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank plays a critical role in transforming São Tomé and Príncipe's infrastructure by financing the Transport Sector Development and Coastal… Read more »
Malawi: Tanzania-Malawi Lake Dispute - Diplomat Chikago Suggests That Malawi Should Surrender the Lake's Northern Section
Nyasa Times
Former diplomat John Chikago has suggested that Malawi should relinquish the northern section of the lake as Tanzania cannot be stopped from using the waters. Read more »
Uganda: Alarming Number of Premature Deaths Linked to Air Pollution, Nema Warns
Nile Post
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has expressed deep concern about the alarming number of premature deaths attributed to air pollution. Read more »
Kenya: Turkwel Dam Safe Despite Heavy Rains - KVDA
Capital FM
The Kerio Valley Development Authority(KVDA) has assured that the Turkwel dam is safe despite the heavy rains and floods that are ongoing in the country. Read more »
Kenya: 'Do Not Lower Guard, Despite Sunshine' Authorities Warn
Capital FM
The Kenya Meteorological Services says there is an elevated risk of moderate to heavy rainfall for much of the city. Read more »
South Africa: Under-Threat Cape Wild Horses Returned to Their Wetland Home
Daily Maverick
After many months of planning the free-roaming herd near Hermanus has been safely moved back to its original home near the Bot River estuary. Read more »
Uganda: Urgent Repairs for Karuma Bridge
Nile Post
Heavy rains have revealed a hidden threat on a vital Ugandan artery - the Karuma Bridge. Though no surface cracks were found, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) discovered… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Sets Aside Sh1bn for Reconstruction of Schools Damaged By Floods
Capital FM
The government has set aside Sh1 billion for the countrywide re-construction of schools damaged by floods. Read more »
South Africa: Water-Starved Ethekwini Families Are Being Charged for 'Free' Municipal Water
GroundUp
Private contractor is selling water out of trucks Read more »
Kenya: UN-Avenue in Runda Closed Due to Flooding
Capital FM
The ongoing floods in Nairobi have prompted the urban roads regulator's decision to close some roads. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi to Experience Water Rationing Despite Heavy Rains
Capital FM
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… Read more »
Nigeria: NiMet Forecasts 3-Day Sunshine, Haziness From Monday
Vanguard
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. Read more »
May 05
Kenya: Thousands Displaced As Nyando River Bursts Submerging Homes
Capital FM
Thousands of families were displaced Sunday after River Nyando burst its banks. Read more »
Kenya: Death Toll Rises to 228 in Kenya Flood Tragedy
Capital FM
The death toll from the nationwide flood tragedy has now reached 228. Read more »
Kenya: British High Commission Offers Sh140mn for Kenya Flood Relief Efforts
Capital FM
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. Read more »
May 03
East Africa: UN Support Continues Amid Heavy Rains, Severe Floods and Cyclone Threat
UN News
The United Nations and partners continue to support authorities across East Africa as the region braces for more of the heavy rains and severe flooding that have reportedly killed… Read more »
Kenya: 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. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans Overwhelmingly Feel Climate Change Impact, Report Finds
Nile Post
A new report by Twaweza reveals a stark reality: 86% of Ugandans acknowledge the impacts of climate change in their daily lives. The report highlights not only the consequences but… Read more »
Kenya: Get Ready, Nairobi! Weatherman Sounds Alarm for Heavy Rain Friday
Capital FM
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… Read more »
Africa: Hadeda Ibises' 'Sixth Sense' Works Best in Wet Soil [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Hadeda ibises (Bostrychia hagedash) are one of the most familiar species of birds across sub-Saharan Africa. They are large, long-legged birds with long, thin beaks for probing… Read more »
Kenya: 115 Camps Set Up in 19 Counties to Accommodate Those Displaced By Floods
Capital FM
The government has set 115 camps across 19 counties to accommodate those displaced by floods. Read more »
South Africa: Exciting Discovery of Honey Badger At UCT
UCT
Benjamin Wittenberg, a student at the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Institute for Communities and Wildlife in Africa (iCWild), made the exciting discovery of a honey badger just… Read more »
Somalia: Crisis in Beledweyne - Severe Floods Trigger Mass Displacement
Radio Dalsan
The central Somali town of Beledweyne continues to witness a harrowing exodus as residents flee their homes for the second consecutive day due to severe floods caused by heavy… Read more »