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Kenya Flood Death Toll Hits 71 as Nairobi Emerges Ground Zero

Patricia Waigwa March 17, 2026

As of March 17, 2026, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration has confirmed 71 flood-related deaths nationwide. Consequently, the humanitarian crisis continues to worsen across several regions. The latest fatalities include three deaths in Nairobi, one in Eastern, and one at the

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Sakaja Blames Outdated Infrastructure as Nairobi Floods Kill 42

Patricia Waigwa March 9, 2026

Nairobi faces a severe humanitarian crisis after deadly flash floods swept through the city. As of March 9, 2026, authorities confirmed at least 42 deaths nationwide. Tragically, 42 fatalities occurred within the capital alone. Additionally, floods displaced thousands of residents across affected neighborhoods. In response, Johnson Sakaja blamed the disaster on a

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Sifuna Slams Nairobi Function Transfer

Patricia Waigwa February 17, 2026

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has expressed concern over a planned State House signing ceremony. The event, scheduled for 3 pm on Tuesday, February 17, will reportedly see President William Ruto formalize cooperation with the Nairobi County Government. According to Sifuna, the ceremony appears to transfer certain county responsibilities to the national government. This, he

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Sakaja Launches Ksh170 Million Scholarship for Secondary School Students

Patricia Waigwa January 8, 2026

Scholarship Programme to Benefit LearnersThe Nairobi County government unveiled a Ksh170 million scholarship targeting secondary school students. Moreover, Governor Johnson Sakaja announced on January 8 that 4,000 learners will benefit in the first phase. He thanked the Controller of Budget, the Ministry of Education, and the Council of Governors for resolving last year’s