drought

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long rains forecast - where it will rain in kenya
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Rain Check: Good News For Western & Northern Kenya, Doom For Eastern And Coast

There is understandable excitement after the Kenya Meteorological department announced that the much-anticipated long rains would commence at the weekend in some parts...

On September 8, President Uhuru Kenyatta declared the drought affecting parts of the country a national disaster.
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Security Fears Stall Marsabit Food Donations

Marsabit leaders have said security lapses along the Isiolo-Marsabit-Moyale highway are preventing the donation of relief food to residents at a time when...

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Dry weather season to last longer, weather agency predicts

The Kenya Meteorological Department says the spatial and temporal distribution of the March to May 2019 seasonal rainfall was expected to be good...

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Government releases Ksh2 billion to drought stricken regions as death toll rises

The national government has approved the immediate release of Sh2billion to drought stricken regions. According to the Deputy President Dr William Ruto, the...

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Kenyans die as drought and hunger ravages 13 counties

About one million people in the country are facing drought and hunger with two people reported dead of starvation in Turkana county with...

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New report shows how media covers water stories

Reelforge survey shows water shortage received 32% of water related coverage followed by drought at 15% with drought related coverage being highest in...

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Equity Bank net profit up 14% to Sh18.9b

Performance defies challenging environment characterised by bank failures, severe drought, prolonged presidential elections and interest rate capping

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How global warming in impacting on Kenyans

Due to damage of the Ozone layer, pollution becomes more rampant contaminating the air. This leads to illnesses such as asthma or even...

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Water crisis hits major towns as rivers dry up

Athi Water Services Board, which manages water resources in various urban areas, notes 75% of Nairobi residents do not get regular supply of...