Reports

British High Commission announces £850,000 funding uplift to support flood relief efforts in Kenya. From: British High Commission Nairobi Published 6 May 2024 The funding will enable flood relief efforts by UNICEF across Kenya with a focus on…

Situation Update Kenya is currently experiencing above-average rainfall during its March-April-May (MAM) long rains season that has resulted in flooding and landslide affecting 38 out of the 47 counties (80% of the country), as per the National…

Direct Relief is in contact with medical providers in Kenya and Tanzania as they brace for Cyclone Hidaya's landfall after months of heavy rains this year. By Maeve Ozimec Over the past seven days, Direct Relief has delivered…

HIGHLIGHTS Torrential rains and flash floods continued to cause deadly havoc across the country, as the Government of Kenya warns that coastal areas will likely be affected by Cyclone Hidaya in the next few days. On 3 May,…

As extreme flooding continues to devastate large parts of Kenya, Islamic Relief is providing thousands of affected families with cash to help them buy food and other essential items. At least 169 people have been killed and…

Johanniter provides 50,000 euros for emergency aid. Heavy and persistent rainfall has flooded large parts of Kenya, leaving more than 130,000 people homeless. “The situation is terrible. There has never been as much rain in the region…

Kenya continues facing severe flooding following above-average rainfalls. As of 29 April, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) reports more than 103 related casualties, 29 injured, 21 people missing, 150,365 people…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Drought Phase: Normal– Improving Biophysical Indicators • Normal to above normal rainfall was received across the County. The rainfall was characterized by even distribution over space and fair distribution over time. • The VCI…

CONTEXT Kenya continues to face the effects of recurrent climate shocks—primarily drought and flooding—and disease outbreaks, which generate displacement and humanitarian needs. Notably, above-average October-to-December 2023 short rains and consequent floods across Kenya resulted in at least…

HIGHLIGHTS • Heavy rains and flash floods have left more than 103 people dead, 29 injured, 21 people missing, 150,365 people (30,073 families) displaced and nearly 191,000 affected across the country as of 28 April, according…