Heavy rains destroy 2 classrooms at Kericho School; residents seek urgent help

Two classrooms at Chegecha School in Tilito village, Kericho County, have been destroyed by heavy rains and strong winds, raising concerns over the safety and learning arrangements of pupils when schools resume. The classrooms, located in Chepseon Ward, Kipkelion East Constituency, were brought down on Monday, November 9, 2026, at around 6pm following hours of…

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KAA steps up El niño preparedness

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has stepped up preparations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) ahead of the expected El Niño rains, with measures aimed at protecting airport operations and nearby communities from possible flooding and other weather-related disruptions. KAA Managing Director and CEO Moses Wekesa led key stakeholders in a briefing at JKIA, alongside…

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Kenya Red Cross team responding to flood emergency in Tana River.PHOTO/@KenyaRedCross/X

Govt rolls out 7 measures ahead of expected El niño rains

The government has unveiled a seven-point preparedness plan ahead of the anticipated October to December El Niño rains, warning that above-normal rainfall could trigger flooding, displacement, disease outbreaks and destruction of critical infrastructure across the country. In a press release issued on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration said counties…

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